Botanical Name: Common Names:
Erica hybrida Sunset Golden Drop Heath,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Compact low-growing shrub with fine, needle-like green foliage that turns a coppery colour in Autumn. Summer through to Autumn pinkish-mauve bell-shaped flowers sit on spikes. Grows approx. 30cm tall x 50cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position planted in acidic sandy soils. Also performs well if planted in moist positions in the garden. Does not like root disturbance, careful when cultivating around plants. Prune back hard after flowering to maintain shape and bushy habit.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Ericaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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