Erica cinerea 'Atropurpurea'

Grey Heath, Bell Heather

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, rock garden, seashore, specimen
Height 12" to 14" / 30cm to 35cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage