Erica tetralix 'Hookstone Pink'

Cross-leaved Heath 'Hookstone Pink' is a low, broadly bushy to carpet-forming dwarf shrub. It typically reaches a height of 0.2 - 0.4 m and grows to about 0.3 - 0.5 m wide.

The evergreen leaves of Cross-leaved Heath 'Hookstone Pink' are needle-like, grayish-green, and arranged in whorls of four leaves. They are small, softly hairy, and give the plant a gentle appearance.

The numerous small, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to October. They are light to vibrant pink and form dense, terminal clusters.

Erica tetralix 'Hookstone Pink' is a shallow-rooted plant that forms a dense, fibrous root system.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position. Full sun promotes more abundant flowering.

The Cross-leaved Heath 'Hookstone Pink' exhibits good frost hardiness. Light winter protection is beneficial in very exposed locations or during severe frost without snow cover.

Acidic (pH 4.5 - 5.5), humus-rich, nutrient-poor, moist to wet, and well-drained soil is preferred. It is a typical bog garden plant and does not tolerate calcareous soils.

Heath gardens, bog beds, container planting, as ground cover, grave planting, border planting for ponds (not directly in water). It is excellent for mass plantings and for combining with rhododendrons and azaleas.

The plant has a high water requirement. The soil should always be kept moist to wet, but waterlogging around the roots must be avoided.

Light pruning after flowering encourages compact growth and more abundant flowering in the following year. Fertilization with a special rhododendron or ericaceous fertilizer in spring is recommended. Mulching with bark mulch or rhododendron soil helps retain moisture and maintain the acidic pH.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen or during extreme heat. However, the best planting time is spring or autumn.