erica heather plant indoor Erica melanthera Pink – The Plant Broker

erica heather plant indoor Erica melanthera Pink – The Plant BrokerCommon Name: Erica melanthera 'Pink' Description: Erica melanthera 'Pink' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its delicate, tubular pink flowers that bloom in abundance from late autumn through spring. The fine, needle like green foliage provides year round interest, while the profusion of soft pink flowers creates a beautiful display in garden beds, borders, rockeries, and containers. This hardy, drought tolerant shrub thrives in Melbournes

Common Name:
Erica melanthera 'Pink'

Description:
Erica melanthera 'Pink' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its delicate, tubular pink flowers that bloom in abundance from late autumn through spring. The fine, needle-like green foliage provides year-round interest, while the profusion of soft pink flowers creates a beautiful display in garden beds, borders, rockeries, and containers. This hardy, drought-tolerant shrub thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring well-drained, acidic soil and a position in full sun to part shade. Highly attractive to bees and pollinators, ‘Pink’ is a fantastic addition to wildlife-friendly gardens and works well in mass plantings for a spectacular seasonal show.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–60 cm
• Width: 50–80 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Autumn
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Soft Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Evergreen
• Long Flowering

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Calluna (Scotch Heather)
• Rhododendrons
• Azaleas
• Lomandra
• Dwarf Conifers