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colour-changing heath

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An upright, evergreen shrub, to 3m tall, with very short, narrow leaves and small clusters of green-tipped, red, tubular flowers, 2-3cm long, produced mainly from autumn to early winter

Scientific classification

Species: colour-changing heath (Erica versicolor)
Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of colour-changing heath

Distribution map

Southern Africa (Cape)

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of colour-changing heath

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colour-changing heath care guide

Light regular watering, keeping acidic soil mildly moist and airy
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Light regular watering, keeping acidic soil mildly moist and airy

Fertilizing

Light heather feed every four weeks through mild growing weather

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in mid- or late summer

Growing

In very mild areas, grow in moist but well-drained, acidic soil in full sun in a very sheltered position. Elsewhere grow in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory in lime-free potting compost with extra sharp sand, making sure the compost is kept moist

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