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Christmas Heather

Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea'

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Overview

Chris™as Heather (Erica canaliculata 'Rosea') graces gardens with its striking pink blossoms, peaking in winter cheer. This evergreen spans up to 6 feet tall and wide, requiring well-drained, acidic soil. Hardy to USDA Zone 9, its arching branches and fine foliage add texture. Plant in full sun to partial shade; moderate water use. Ideal for mass plantings and attracting pollinators, it offers low maintenance, year-round interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Chris™as Heather (Erica canaliculata 'Rosea') graces gardens with its striking pink blossoms
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — This evergreen spans up to 6 feet tall and wide, requiring well-drained, acidic soilChristmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Christmas Heather presents a mounding form with fineChristmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Hardy to USDA Zone 9, its arching branches and fine foliage add textureChristmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — scientifically named Erica canaliculata 'Rosea'Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Originating from South Africa+6

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean, Temperate

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Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Chris™as Heather (Erica canaliculata 'Rosea') graces gardens with its striking pink blossoms
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — This evergreen spans up to 6 feet tall and wide, requiring well-drained, acidic soil
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — acidic soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Christmas Heather presents a mounding form with fine
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Hardy to USDA Zone 9, its arching branches and fine foliage add texture
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — scientifically named Erica canaliculata 'Rosea'
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Originating from South Africa
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Ideal for mass plantings and attracting pollinators, it offers low maintenance, year-round interest
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — typically requiring about 1 inch of water per week
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — this heather variety suits USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and thrives in well-drained
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — Plant in full sun to partial shade; moderate water use
Christmas Heather (Erica Canaliculata 'Rosea') — is an enchanting evergreen shrub known for its vibrant wintertime blooms
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