Erica mammosa
ninepin heath
An upright, evergreen shrub with whorls of short, narrow, dark green leaves and elongated clusters of tubular flowers in summer and autumn. Flowers may be dark red, orange-red, pink, green or white
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Green Orange Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Green Orange Pink White | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Erica can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs with fine, needle-like leaves in whorls, and racemes or panicles of small, bell-shaped or tubular flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa (Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in particularly mild areas in well-drained acidic soil in full sun in a very sheltered position. Elsewhere grow under glass in frost-free conditions
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including honey fungus (rarely), and Phytophthora root rot, in wet conditions
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