This upright shrub has stiff branching that forms a compact rounded habit. It has dark green needle-like leaves and the rosy pink urn-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters from mid to late summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Erica terminalisis naturally found from southern Europe to the south-western Mediterranean growing in shrubland in moderately fertile well-drained soils and also grows well on chalky soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is frost and drought tolerant.

The Corsican Heath is grown for its compact rounded habit and its flowers. It is grown as a specimen in small gardens or along low borders and as a container plant. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions, establishing in 3 to 4 years and is moderately long lived. ID 2787

Erica(e-REE-ka) terminalis(TER-min-AH-lis)

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