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Erica Melanthra

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Common names: Pink Bliss
Color : Pink
Lengths available: - 50 to 90 cm
Availability: - February to April from California
General Comments: - Melanthra is often tinted in blue, hot pink and purple.
- This a taller Heather, often shipped from California up to 80-90 cm
- Largest bloom size of round bell types.
- Thick branchy structure.
- Sometimes called Pink Bliss.
- Availability:
Late March to late May.
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  • The family of Erica or Heather can be divided in to tubular (French heather) or softer Bell shaped types.
  • Most commercial heather varieties are produced in California (August to April) and Australia/New Zealand (April to October)

Grading Information

  • Heathers are available in lengths ranging from 30 to 90 cm depending on the varieties.
  • Most florist quality heathers average a minimum of 40 cm.
  • Heathers from Australia and New Zealand are usually 10 stem, 300 gr minimum.
  • Heathers from California are field graded and range from 450 to 650 gr depending on the variety.

Grower and Breeder Information

  • Heathers must be cool and dry for shipping , excessive heat or humidity in transit will cause browning of blooms.
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