Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather)

Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather) with pink flower clusters covering fine green needle-like foliage branches
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 MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeShadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

It 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.

Similar plants: Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather)


Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather) lavender pink flower close up on slender green needlelike foliage branches
Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather) lavender pink flowers cluster among needlelike green leaves on thin woody branches
Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather) with pink flower clusters on a shrubby branching plant
Erica canaliculata (Christmas heather) with dense clusters of pink flowers on thin woody branches


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