Erica glandulosa (Glandulosa Heath)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Erica |
| Species | glandulosa |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to the Cape of South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1-5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 35-40 |
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5- 1 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagation by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Sandy to loamy, well drained soil. Prefers soil to be consistently moist. Full sun to partial shade is preferred. |
| Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found in the Southern Cape Mountains of South Africa and lowlands, widely distributed in a number of habitats. |
| Flower Description | 1.8-2.6 cm long, curved and tubular. Shiny and semi-translucent, usually a pinkish or orange colour. |
Photographs
Erica glandulosa, form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Erica glandulosa, flower. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.