Erica cineria P. S. Patrick

P S Patrick Heather

Erica cinerea ‘P.S. Patrick’ — commonly called Bell Heather — is a low-growing, evergreen shrub valued for its vibrant purple-pink summer blooms and fine-textured foliage. It forms a compact, mounding plant of needle-like, dark green foliage that provides year-round structure. In early to mid-summer, it produces abundant, small, bell-shaped purple to magenta-pink flowers that cover the plant, creating a bright display of color during the warm season.

Mature Size:
Width: 12–24 in
Height: 8–12 in

USDA Zones: 5a–7b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, acidic soils; prefers sandy, gritty conditions
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture in well-drained soils; avoid wet conditions

Wildlife: Attracts bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Low, mounding, evergreen shrub with a fine texture
Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, edging, and mass plantings
Provides bright summer color, complementing winter-blooming heaths
Evergreen foliage offers year-round interest
Performs best in dry, well-drained, acidic soils

Maintenance:
Shear lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape
Avoid heavy pruning into old wood
Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

8-12"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

6–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Winter, Fall, Late Fall, Late Winter, Winter

Flower color

Pale Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Acidic, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Erosion control slopes, Mass Planting

Shape

Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No