Erica bauera

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Albertinia heathPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Ericaceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Albertinia heath or bridal heath, Erica bauera, is a large shrub in the heather family, native to South Africa. It bears grey-green leaves and pretty pink-white tubular flowers from spring to autumn.

Grow Erica bauera in well-drained neutral to acidic soil in full sun. It looks fantastic when planted in groups, and makes an excellent cut flower.

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Erica ‘Bauera’ and wildlife

Erica ‘Bauera’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Erica ‘Bauera’ poisonous?

Erica ‘Bauera’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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