Overview
Cassiope ericoides is a bushy alpine rockery in the genus Cassiope, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Cassiope ericoides grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include rock garden and ground cover.
About
Cassiope ericoides is a bushy, evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Cassiope, which comprises compact plants resembling heaths with small, dark green leaves arranged in four ranks. This cultivar produces solitary, nodding bell or urn-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer, emerging from the upper leaf axils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade on fertile, well-drained, acidic soils such as loam or sand, ideally in a sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited for rock gardens or as ground cover.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cassiope
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Cassiope ericoides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cassiope ericoides
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cassiope ericoides?
Cassiope ericoides prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cassiope ericoides need?
Cassiope ericoides grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cassiope ericoides hardy in the UK?
Cassiope ericoides has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Cassiope ericoides?
Seed, Softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings.
