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Erica cerinthoides 'Red'
Small shrub with dark green needle-like foliage covering the stems. Each stem is topped with a cluster of stunning tubular red flowers throughout winter and spring. Trim stems well after flowering to maintain shape. Prefers a sunny warm site.
Genus
Erica
Species
cerinthoides
Cultivar
'Red'
Common name
Red Hairy Heath
Family name
Ericaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
100 cm
Width
75 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefers acidic / lime-free soil. / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate light frost only
Nourishment / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants