Erica lusitanica

Pink buds opening to white flowers, Dec-May, with mid-green foliage. Open erect habit. Ht. 75-100cm. Spd. 61-75cm.

Sources: THS, 7j, 11s, 12j, 13j, 14e, 14g, 14j, 14r, 15b, 15d

'George Hunt'

White flowers, Mar-Apr, with yellow foliage throughout the year. Outstanding specimen plant for sheltered but open sites. Tender and should not be planted where temperatures can drop to -10°C. Found by George Hunt who gave all of his stock away in aid of the National Cancer Research Campaign. Ht. 61-75cm. Spd. 31-45cm.

Sources: THS, 4l, 9b, 11b, 11s, 12j, 14e, 15b, 15d, 15h

'Sheffield Park'

Flower buds are deeper pink and open a cleaner white than the species. A seedling from Sheffield Park (Sussex, England) introduced by Liss Forest Nursery by June 1996. Ht. 61-75cm. Spd. 31-45cm.

Sources: THS, 11s, 14e, 15b, 15d

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