Erica, Bell Heather, Grey Heath, Scotch Heath 'Atropurpurea'

Ericacinerea

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erica (ER-ee-kuh)
Species
cinerea (sin-EER-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Salt Lake City, Utah

Bellevue, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Bellevue, WA | July 2007 | positive

This cultivar is commonly sold in nurseries as 'Purple Bell' or 'Purple Bell Heather'.

It's a very tough plant. I planted ...Read More

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