General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Plant Height: 6 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 - 15 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Awards and Recognitions: Other: RHS Plants for Pollinators

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Common names
  • Heather

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Location: Zone 6
Date: March 17 2023
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2019-02-09

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2019-02-09

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