This shrub has upright stems that form a compact spreading habit. It has grey green needle-like leaves that are arranged densely along the branches and the pink urn-shaped flowers appear in clusters towards the end of the branchlets during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Erica x watsonii resulted from a cross between Erica ciliarisand Erica tetralixand requires a moist, well drained moderately fertile soil in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

This Erica is grown for its compact habit and its flowers. It is planted in coastal gardens or parks as a ground cover or low filler plant in raised beds and for front borders. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and may be grown in containers. ID 2233

Erica(e-REE-ka) x watsonii(wot-SOH-nee-eye)

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