Portuguese Heath. An attractive architectural plant with tubular bell shaped flowers.
. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers October to March. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
An attractive architectural plant with tubular bell shaped flowers.
Portuguese Heath. An attractive architectural plant with tubular bell shaped flowers.
. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers October to March. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Generic | Erica |
---|---|
Species | lusitanica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Portuguese Heath |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.6m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | October, March |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Specimen, Winter attributes |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering, Early spring |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Botrytis, Honey fungus |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring |
Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |