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.

Plant calendar

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Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Pruneyesyes

Erica and wildlife

Erica 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 poisonous?

Erica 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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