Pentachondra pumila
CARPET HEATH
Ericaceae-Styphelioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.08m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: flushed purple

Ornamental Fruit: red berry
 
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Pentachondra pumila
CARPET HEATH
Ericaceae-Styphelioideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.08m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer

Leaves: flushed purple

Ornamental Fruit: red berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, cottage & oriental designs

Uses: crevice, between pavers, groundcovers

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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