Erica cinerea - 'C.D Eason' (Heather)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Alpine, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Cerise Flowers (Summer early)
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Erica cinerea cultivation notes: This lime hating heather requires neutral or acid soils, preferring an open sunny spot, tolerating cold as well as dry conditions. It is low maintenance ground cover need - cut back flower stalks to main growth after flowering.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Scented blossom; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.