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Erica Species, Bottle Heath

Ericaretorta

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Erica (ER-ee-kuh)
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Species
retorta (re-TOR-tuh)
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Synonym
Erica gorteriifolia
Ericodes retortum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Shrubs
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting

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