Erica caffra
WATER HEATH, HEDGE HEATH
Ericaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, coastal & alpine designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant

 
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Erica caffra
WATER HEATH, HEDGE HEATH
Ericaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
4m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: strongly fragrant flowers in white or cream

Flowering Time: late winter to late spring

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, coastal & alpine designs

Uses: informal screen, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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