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trefle.io · Taken May 22, 2004 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Ericaceae
Gray heath
Erica cinerea
Also known as Erica mutabilis, Erica cinerea var. coccinea, Erica viridipurpurea, Erica cinerea var. pallida
Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Gray Heath · Erica · Heather · Ericaceous · Acidic Soil · Evergreen · Moorland · Pollinator · Purple Flowers · Ground Cover
MedicinalAttracts pollinators
In stock at 4 nurseriesStock updated 9/6/2026
Gray heath is a compact evergreen shrub that demands acidic, free-draining soil and a sunny to lightly shaded position to produce its vivid purple-pink summer flowers. It is intolerant of alkaline or waterlogged conditions, so amend clay soils with grit and ericaceous compost before planting. Trim lightly after flowering to keep plants neat and bushy — avoid cutting back into old wood.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly then allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out before watering again; avoid overwatering · Every 7-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil pH
- 4–4.5
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Belgium, France, FøRoyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Madeira, Maine, Masachusettes, Netherlands, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norway, Portugal, South Australia, Spain
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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