Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk' (Irish heath 'Irish Dusk')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.45m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk'

Other names: Irish heath 'Irish Dusk'


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Genus: Erica

Variety or cultivar: 'Irish Dusk' _ 'Irish Dusk' is a compact, erect, evergreen shrub with dark-green foliage. It bears salmon-pink flowers from winter to spring.

Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk' is: Evergreen

Flower: Salmon in Spring; Salmon in Winter

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Compact, Erect

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: May be subject to fungal diseases.

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk' (Irish heath 'Irish Dusk') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Containers, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained acidic soil in full sun.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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