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Types of Heather Plants

Calluna Vulgaris 'Jana'
Calluna Vulgaris 'Jana'

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Erica Carnea
Erica Carnea

The true heaths belong to the Erica genus and include more than 700 species and countless cultivars, such as winter heath (Erica carnea), bell heath (Erica cinerea), Darley Dale heath (Erica x darleyensis), Cornish heath (Erica vagans), and cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix).

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Erica Ciliaris
Erica Ciliaris

Some of the other Summer flowering heather requiring the same conditions are Erica cinerea, Erica tetralix, Erica x williamsii, Erica ciliaris, Erica x watsonii, Erica x stuartii, Erica mackaiana and Daboecia.

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Erica Cinerea
Erica Cinerea

Erica cinerea (bell heather, or heather-bell) is a species of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae, native to western and central Europe. The plant provides a great deal of nectar for pollinators.

Erica Mackayana 'Shining Light'
Erica Mackayana 'Shining Light'

Plants will grow to 60cm if left to their own devices but can be easily trimmed to keep under control. The flowers are held in terminal clusters holding up to 10 individual flowers. Cultivars of Erica mackayana are not widely commercially grown but is a valued plant in a garden for its Summer display.

Erica Tetralix 'Pink Star'
Erica Tetralix 'Pink Star'

The habit is usually upright but more lax varieties such as E tetralix Pink Star are of special interest with its star like pink flowers, one of my favourite heathers. The flower colours vary from white (‘Alba Mollis’) with silvery grey foliage through to pink (‘Hookstone Pink’ and ‘Pink Star’) and dusky crimson red (‘Riko’).

Erica Vagans 'Summertime'
Erica Vagans 'Summertime'

Erica vagans ‘Summertime’ Erica x darleyensis ‘Phoebe’ Erica vagans, a Summer flowering heather will tolerate heavier soils and is generally described as moderately lime tolerant.

Erica x Darleyensis 'Phoebe'
Erica x Darleyensis 'Phoebe'

Erica x darleyensis ‘Phoebe’ This plant is a Winter/spring flowering heather, a cross between Erica carnea and the taller Erica erigena. It tends to form a larger ‘clump’ or small bush shape to a height of 18” (45cm), flowering from late March to May and continuing to flower for a period after the other Erica carnea cultivars have finished.

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