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Erica glandulosa
Glandulosa Heath
Origin: Native to the Cape of South Africa.
| Family |
| Ericaceae |
| Genus |
| Erica |
| Species |
| glandulosa |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 10b |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 1-5 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 35-40 |
| Height |
| 1.5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.5- 1 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Sandy to loamy, well drained soil. Prefers soil to be consistently moist. Full sun to partial shade is preferred. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
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