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Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud'

Also Known As

Pink Cloud Spring Heath

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud' plant details

Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica carnea 'Pink Cloud'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In early spring (Feb-March?) pink flowers aging to deep-heliotrope are a cloud covering this open, spreading (to 4-6" t x 18-24" w) plant; you will love it, but deer won?t! S/M