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    Erica carnea 'Vivellii'

    Also Known As

    • Erica carnea 'Vivelli'
    • Heather

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Erica carnea 'Vivellii' plant details

    Erica carnea 'Vivellii' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with bronze and green foliage. In fall and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica carnea 'Vivellii'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica carnea 'Vivellii'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This Heath brings carmine red flowers that cover a low spreading form. Its deep green summer foliage bronzes after the first frost. Match this gem with white varieties.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Gardening facts about Erica carnea 'Vivellii' plant

    How to Grow Erica carnea 'Vivellii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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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