Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Australia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Winter heath
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Alpine Heath
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Alpine Heath
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Pink arbor flamma
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Alpine Heath and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Alpine Heath and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.