Erica cinerea 'Purple Beauty'

Also Known As

Purple Beauty Bell Heather

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 18"-22"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Erica cinerea 'Purple Beauty' plant details

Erica cinerea 'Purple Beauty' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica cinerea 'Purple Beauty'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 22 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica cinerea 'Purple Beauty'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

It was a British couple, Mr. and Mrs. Letts, whose keen eyes first noted this summer flowering beauty in the wilds of Cornwall and later introduced it. Ample-sized, more than abundant and long blooming, the luminous amethyst flowers sparkle like jewels upon the vigorous dark green needlelike foliage that defines 'Purple Beauty's exquisite, low bushy habit.