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Erica hybrida Carpet White

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Erica hybrida Carpet White Heath,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Groundcovers, Shrubs Dense, Prostrate, Spreading

Description:

A striking compact low-growing, evergreen shrub with soft needle-like foliage. Foliage is covered in masses of white flowers in Summer. Use in containers, in between pavers and mass plant for impact. Grows approx 5-10cm tall x 30-50cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

<15cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Ericaceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Low

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: High

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