Erica canaliculata
Erica canaliculata
Dainty, bell-shaped, pink flowers cover this erica bush like a blanket in spring. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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- Indigenous
- Attract birds / bees
- Flowering time
- Colour of flower / foliage
- Approximate Height (m) x Width (m)
- USES
- Cut flowers
- Containers
- Screening
- CONDITIONS
- Tolerates light frost once established
- Coastal
- Drought tolerant once established
- Tolerates shade
- Tolerates wind
- SOIL TYPE
- Tolerates slightly heavier soil
- Sandy / Rocky soil
- Tolerates netural / alkaline soil
Erica verticillata
Erica verticillata (Kirstenbosch selection)
An exquisite species that is extinct in the wild, the Kirstenbosch selection produces masses of mauve tubular flowers from late summer and into autumn.
- SPECS
- Species
- Indigenous
- Attract birds / bees
- Flowering time
- Colour of flower / foliage
- Approximate Height (m) x Width (m)
- USES
- Cut flowers
- Containers
- Screening
- CONDITIONS
- Tolerates light frost once established
- Coastal
- Drought tolerant once established
- Tolerates shade
- Tolerates wind
- SOIL TYPE
- Tolerates slightly heavier soil
- Sandy / Rocky soil
- Tolerates netural / alkaline soil
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Indigenous |
Attract birds / bees |
Flowering time |
Colour of flower / foliage |
Approximate Height (m) x Width (m) |
Cut flowers |
Containers |
Screening |
Tolerates light frost once established |
Coastal |
Drought tolerant once established |
Tolerates shade |
Tolerates wind |
Tolerates slightly heavier soil |
Sandy / Rocky soil |
Tolerates netural / alkaline soil |
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Erica baueri white Erica baueri subsp. baueri A beautiful species bearing clusters of white or pink flowers against a backdrop of greyish foliage. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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Dec / Feb |
White |
1.0 x 1.0 |
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Erica canaliculata Erica canaliculata Dainty, bell-shaped, pink flowers cover this erica bush like a blanket in spring. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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Erica cerinthoides Erica cerinthoides A wonderwork of nature, this exquisite species bears clusters of vibrant red flowers for many months. An absolute gem for any garden! Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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Dec / Feb |
Orange |
0.5 x 0.5 |
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Erica cruenta Erica cruenta Dark red tubular flowers adorn these plants during autumn, winter and spring. Plant in the garden or in a pot. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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Apr / Oct |
Dark red |
1.0 x 1.0 |
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Erica Fairy Bells PBR Erica gracilis hybrid Dainty, bell-shaped, deep pink flowers cover this erica bush like a blanket in spring. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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Aug / Sep |
Deep Pink |
1.0 x 1.0 |
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Erica formosa Erica formosa Masses of tiny white lantern shaped flowers form a blanket over these plants in spring. Plant in the garden or a pot. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers. |
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Jun / Oct |
White |
1.0 x 1.0 |
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Erica regia Erica regia var. regia A wonderwork of nature, this exquisite species bears clusters of vibrant pink flowers for many months. An absolute gem for any garden! Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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Oct / Feb |
Vibrant pink |
0.5 x 0.5 |
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Erica scabriuscula Erica scabriuscula Small, white, lantern shaped flowers are dotted across the dark foliage of these plants in summer. Plant in the garden or in a pot. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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Oct / Feb |
White |
1.0 x 1.0 |
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Erica sparrmanii Erica sparrmanii A unique light green tubular flower on a backing of dark green foliage make this Erica a talking point in the garden or in a pot. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and containers.
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Sep / Feb |
Light Green |
0.5 x 0.5 |
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Erica versicolor Erica versicolor A welcome addition to any garden, this well-known erica produces tubular, bicoloured flowers for most of the year. Ideal for low maintenance and low water use gardens and containers.
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Dec / Feb |
Bicolour |
1.0 x 1.0 |
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Erica verticillata Erica verticillata (Kirstenbosch selection) An exquisite species that is extinct in the wild, the Kirstenbosch selection produces masses of mauve tubular flowers from late summer and into autumn.
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