Spanish Heath. An attractive plant that looks good in any sized garden with a lime free or neutral soil. Pretty urn shaped flowers
One of the showiest ‘Tree Heaths’ with beautiful bell shaped flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Erica australis ‘Mr Robert’
An attractive plant that looks good in any sized garden with a lime free or neutral soil. Pretty urn shaped flowers
One of the showiest ‘Tree Heaths’ with beautiful bell shaped flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Description
Additional information
Generic | Erica |
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Species | australis |
Varietry | 'Mr Robert' |
Common Name | Spanish Heath |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect, Open |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Group planting, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Botrytis, Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |
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