heather 'Epe'
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A low-growing, evergreen shrub to 30cm tall and 60cm wide with mid-green foliage and pale lilac-pink flowers borne from late winter into spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- heather 'Epe' (Erica × darleyensis 'Epe')
- Genus
- Erica
- Family
- Ericaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of heather 'Epe'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of heather 'Epe'
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heather 'Epe' care guide
- Keep acidic soil evenly moist with sharp drainage
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep acidic soil evenly moist with sharp drainage
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight ericaceous feed in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningShorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates limestone. See Hardy heathers for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including honey fungus (rarely), and Phytophthora root rot, in wet conditions
Pests
Generally pest-free
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