This shrub has erect branched stems that form an open bushy habit. The small mid green needle-like leaves are arranged around the stems and the small bell-shaped pink flowers appear in clusters during late winter.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Erica canaliculata is naturally found on the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa growing in an open sunny position in moist, well drained neutral to acidic soils. 

Channelled Heath is grown for its tall upright habit and its flowers. It is planted in gardens as a border or in large rockeries and is suitable for exposed coastal positions. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and can be grown in containers or in court yard settings. ID 2157

Note:
This species is the largest in the genus and grows over 2m (6ft) tall in the wild. 

Erica (e-REE-ka) canaliculata (cah-na-LIK-ew-lah-ta) 

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