Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
China
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Winter heath
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Alpine Heath
Hedge Bambus
In French
Alpine Heath
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Alpine Heath
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Sepi Bamboo
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Alpine Heath and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.