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    • Photo of Erica lusitanica flower, foliage, form by Forest & Kim Starr

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    Erica lusitanica

    Also Known As

    • Erica codonodes
    • Portuguese Heath
    • Spanish Heath
    • Tree Heather

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Erica lusitanica plant details

    Erica lusitanica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica lusitanica

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, dried-arrangements, rock garden, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica lusitanica

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tubular flowers, pink in bud opening white contrast nicely with the fine evergreen leaves. 5' tall x 3 ' wide in our climate.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Erica lusitanica plant

    How to Grow Erica lusitanica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Erica cerinthoides

    aka Fire Heath, Heather, Red Hairy Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Erica cerinthoides flower by Andrew massyn
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    Erica plukenetii

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Erica plukenetii flower by Stan Shebs
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    Erica versicolor

    aka Outeniqua Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    Photo of Erica versicolor flower by Stan Shebs
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    Erica arborea

    aka Tree Heath

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Erica arborea flower by Jean Tosti
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    Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud'

    aka Pink Cloud Spring Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud' flower by Kristine Paulus
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