This genus has a wide range of species and hybrids that form a dense compact or an erect habit with many branches. The narrow leaves are green and the tube-shaped flowers are white, pink, mauve and red appearing from winter to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Erica species are naturally found from Europe to South Africa growing in a variety of habitats from mooreland to dry heath. They grow in well drained to boggy, fertile moist soils in an open sunny position and are generally frost and drought resistant. 

These attractive shrubs are grown for their flowers and bushy habit. They are mass planting in parks and gardens along borders or grown as a container plant for spring or winter colour. They establish in 2 to 3 years and there are many hybrids available. ID 335

Erica (e-REE-ka) species 

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens