Purple Bell Heath
Erica cinerea 'Atropurpurea'
SKU
3216
Small hardy shrub with abundant, deep violet, bell-like flower clusters. When planted with other heathers, a Persian carpet groundcover can be created providing year round flowers and foliage. Evergreen. Full to partial sun. Fast-growing, spreading mound to 1 foot high, 3 feet wide. Cutting grown.
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6 - 8 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly- weekly or more often in extreme heat. Needs less frequent watering, once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | e-REE-ka sin-e-RAR-i-a at-ro-pur-PUR-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Heath and heather is the primary vegetation of much of the British Isles as well as northern Europe, much the same way sagebrush blankets the American west. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing, spreading mound to 1 ft. high, 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer to fall. |
| Design Ideas | Exploit the purple coloring by planting in sufficient mass for eye-popping bloom. Play off the yellow foliage of Heather and low-growing conifers for a multidimensional effect that adds highs and lows to the ground plain. Nice as a groundcover or filler between taller mounds of Heather and other varieties of Heath. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly- weekly or more often in extreme heat. Needs less frequent watering, once established. |
| Key Feature | Long Bloom Season |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
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