38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Erica erigena 'Rosslare'
Rosslare Irish Heath
$20
19cm pot
Mature height:
40 - 60 cm
Mature width:
40 - 60 cm
A neat, compact evergreen shrub forming a dense, bushy mound. Features fine, needle-like foliage of a deep, rich green. In late winter to mid-spring, it is completely smothered in masses of bright, clear pink, bell-shaped flowers.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Needs acidic, well-drained, moist, peaty, or sandy soils.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the densest form and heaviest bloom.
Flower
Masses of bright clear pink bell-shaped flowers in late winter.
Care & Maintenance
Erica erigena 'Rosslare' is a winter-flowering heath that produces beautiful, pinkish-purple flowers.
• Requires acidic, well-draining soil and a sunny position.
• Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
• Water during dry periods, as heathers do not like drying out completely.
• Very hardy and well-suited for cooler climates.
Common Uses for
Erica erigena 'Rosslare'
01
Low Border Edging
Outlines sunny pathways and garden edges with a bright, early-season carpet of pink colour.
02
Rockery colour Accent
Nestles beautifully into stone garden pockets, adding low-maintenance seasonal bloom.
03
Mass Planting Block
Groups in large numbers across slopes to create a stunning, solid wave of early-spring colour.
04
Bee Forage
Provides a crucial, high-value source of early-season nectar for honeybees waking up in late winter
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38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
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