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Plant Care
Channelled heath
(Erica canaliculata)
Also Known As
Channelled heath, Narrow-leaved heath
About This Plant
Erica canaliculata is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It has small, narrow leaves that are dark green in color and grow in a whorled pattern around the stem. The flowers are pink to purple in color and grow in clusters at the end of the stems.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
Up to 1 meter (39 inches)
Light Requirements
Bell heather requires full sun to partial shade, but it prefers full sun. It can tolerate some shade, but too much shade will cause it to become leggy and weak.
Humidity Needs
Bell heather prefers low to moderate humidity levels.
Fertilizing Schedule
Bell heather does not require much fertilizer. A slow-release fertilizer can be applied in the spring.
Pruning Guidelines
Bell heather should be pruned after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage bushy growth. Deadheading can also be done to promote more blooms.
Common Pests and Diseases
Common pests for bell heather include spider mites, aphids, and root rot.
Indoor Size Range
10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Watering Schedule
Bell heather prefers well-draining soil that is kept moist but not waterlogged. It is drought-tolerant, but it will not tolerate standing water.
Temperature Range
Bell heather prefers cool to moderate temperatures. It can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F) and as high as 25°C (77°F).
Growing Season
Bell heather blooms from late spring to early summer.
Growing Difficulty Level
Bell heather is relatively easy to grow, but it requires well-draining soil and full sun to thrive.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Bell heather is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Did You Know?
Bell heather is often used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory problems such as coughs and bronchitis.
