Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather)
Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather) with dense clusters of pink flowers and narrow needle-like green leaves
Botanical name: Erica canaliculata
Common names: Christmas heather, Channelled Heath, Hairy Grey Heather
Family: Ericaceae
Origin: Southern Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 5-9
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsIt grows to 2 m (6 ft 7 in), with tiny dark green leaves and large sprays of pink or white flowers. These small flowers are bell shaped, a common characteristic of plants in the Ericaceae family. The flowers also have pronounced dark anthers and a long white style that extend beyond the petals. The flower laden branches are popular when cut for decoration as well.
Not fully hardy, in frost-prone areas it requires some protection.
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Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather) with dense clusters of pink flowers on thin woody branches
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