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    Erica spiculifolia

    Also Known As

    • Bruckenthalia spiculifolia
    • Spike Heath

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6"-10"
    • W: 10"-20"

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

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    Erica spiculifolia plant details

    Erica spiculifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica spiculifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 20 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica spiculifolia

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This dainty dwarf EG produces pink bells in terminal, heath-like clusters during early summer; small needle-like leaves. S/M-W/GDr/acid soil

    By: Forestfarm

    E. Europe, Asia Minor. A dwarf heath-like plant up to 9” tall. Terminal racemes of rose-pink bell-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. Med wet, good drainage, moist acid soil. Suitable for a rock garden niche. Needs Sun.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Erica spiculifolia plant

    How to Grow Erica spiculifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

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    Erica plukenetii

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Erica versicolor

    aka Outeniqua Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
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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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