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.
Erica lusitanica
An attractive architectural plant with tubular bell shaped flowers.
Additional information
| 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 |
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