Heather

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Burning Bush

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Viburnum

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Bearberry Cotoneaster

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Bearberry Cotoneaster

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Details

Common name

Heather

Botanical name

Erica

Variety

White

Zone

USDA 6 - 8

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Bloom time

summer-fall

Light

sun

Height

36-48" (91-122 cm)

Habit

mounded

Water

1-2 times per week

Feed

use acidic

Maintenance

apply mulch