Erica mackayana 'Galicia'
Mackay's heath 'Galicia'
A low-growing, open-branched shrub with short, evergreen, needle-like, dark green leaves to around 30cm (12in) in height. From summer to early autumn it produces small, rounded, clusters of bell-shaped, magenta-purple flowers at the stem ends.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Purple | Green | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun. See also Hardy heathers cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in mid-to late autumn and by layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
See pruning group 10
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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