Erica cinerea

Grey Heath, Bell Heather

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, rock garden, seashore, specimen
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded