Erica Species, Black-Eyed Heather, Channelled Heath, Christmas Heather, Hairy Grey Heather

Ericacanaliculata

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erica (ER-ee-kuh)
Species
canaliculata (kan-uh-lik-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Ericodes canaliculatum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Hercules, California

Salinas, California

San Leandro, California

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