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Erica curviflora

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The shrub Erica curviflora (water heath) yields showy, bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-winter to mid-spring. This plant is upright and has matte, fine textured and evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border and tropical.