Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Africa, Southern Asia
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
1-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Winter heath
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
tandalja bhaji
In German
Alpine Heath
Tampala
In French
Alpine Heath
Tampala
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Tampala
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Tampala
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Tampala
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Tampala
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Tampala
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Tampala
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Tampala Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Tampala are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Alpine Heath and Tampala
Care of Alpine Heath and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.