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Erica carnea R.B. Cooke
An excellent, prostrate evergreen bush which forms a wide mat of handsome, spiny, mid- to dark green foliage that provides a perfect backdrop to the blooms. From winter to early spring it becomes clothed with masses of stunning, urn-shaped, pink flowers darkening throughout the season which are produced in lovely, ornamental clusters. Perfect for incorporating into group plantings to add some interest to the winter garden, it can also be used singularly in the border or rockery and combines particularly well with Erica Darleyensis Silberschmelze.
Position:
Prefers Full sun
Soil:
Well-drained. Prefers an acidic soil rich in organic matter
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
December to March
Flower Colour:
Pink to dark pink
Other Features:
Excellent for growing on slopes or at the front of a shrub border. It was named after the well-known horticulturist Randle Blain Cooke
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
When planting incorporate lots of composted pine needles or leaf-mould into the planting hole. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, compact habit and to keep it looking tidy
Eventual Height: 20cm
Eventual Spread:
45cm
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9cm pot |
10cm |
£1.95 |
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1 litre pot |
15-20cm |
£2.99 |
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