Veitch’s Heath. An attractive architectural plant with masses of fragrant flowers. Max Height 1.6m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers January to April. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Erica x veitchii ‘Exeter’
An attractive architectural plant with masses of fragrant flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Erica |
|---|---|
| Species | x veitchii |
| Varietry | 'Exeter' |
| Common Name | Veitch's Heath |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.6m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect, Open |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, April |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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