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Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) — wildflower of Ireland

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Bell Heather

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Erica cinerea

Bigger, more bell-shaped flowers than common heather, in a richer purple-pink. Loves dry rocky ground, while ling prefers boggy ground.

Height
60 cm
Blooms
Jun–Sep
Family
Heath (Ericaceae)
Latin name
Erica cinerea
Where to find
  • Dry heaths
  • Rocky moors
  • Cliff tops