Erica carnea growing subshrub of the genus Erica also known as Heath plant or Heather plant, Erica carnea perennial evergreen used as ornamental medical plant and as ground cover plant, grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-8.
Leaves color green grow in pinnate shape, leaf size 1-2 mm.
Erica carnea flowers
Flower color can be: pink, purple, red or white the shape it’s from close bell to trumpet in the size 1-2 mm, flowers grows in the end of the stem.
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Requirements for Erica carnea growing and care:
Cold weather, humidity
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Recommended planting season?
All year
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
How to prune:
Dead stems
Size of the plant?
20-1000cm, 16-40inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Autumn / Winter / Spring
General information about the flower
Pink, purple, red or white flower, the shape it’s from close bell to trumpet in the size 1-3 mm, flowers grow in the end of the stem.
Scientific name:
Erica