Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Purpur-Heide 'Irish Dusk' (Erica erigena) will brighten up any garden with its countless tubular flowers in salmon pink. From November onwards, it will be a delight in flowerbeds and in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, grey-green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica herbacea subsp. occidentalis, Erica hibernica, Erica mediterranea, Erica purpurascens.

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Purpur-Heide 'Irish Dusk' are grey-green, needle-shaped.

Spread
South-west Europe.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The salmon-pink coloured, tubular flowers appear from November to May.

Use
Tubs, balcony/patio, group planting, heather garden, rock garden