Erica carnea

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Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Erica carnea, Linn. (E. herbacea, Linn.). Height 6 in.: Ivs. in 4's: infl. lateral; corolla broadly bell-shaped; anthers exserted; ovary glabrous. March-May. Alps. L.B.C. 15:1452. B.M. 11. Gn. 54:6 (a charming picture).—The bright rosy-fld. form is the best and most striking. There are pale red and pure white varieties. The most popular of all hardy ericas. Very easily prop, by division. E. mediterranea var. hybrida, Hort., is said to be a cross with E. carnea, and in England thriving almost as well in loam as in peat. See Gn. 54:262; 55, p. 127; 61, p. 399; 72, p. 176. G.M.50: 39. J.H. III. 51:293. CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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