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    Erica cerinthoides

    Also Known As

    • Fire Heath
    • Heather
    • Red Hairy Heath

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Erica cerinthoides plant details

    Erica cerinthoides is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica cerinthoides

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, showy, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica cerinthoides

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A South African heather that grows to 2' tall with stunning red, hummingbird friendly tubular flowers. The flowers are about one inch long and are arranged in clumps. An excellent container plant hardy to about 20 °F. Needs moderate drainage and can be trimmed to encourage fullness.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Erica cerinthoides plant

    How to Grow Erica cerinthoides

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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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    Erica carnea 'Schneekuppe'

    aka Erica carnea 'Schneekoppe', Schneekoppe Winter Flowering Heather, Schneekuppe Spring Heath

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 20"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Erica carnea 'Schneekuppe' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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