Cross-leaved Heath. A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden. A pretty combination of flower and foliage. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to October. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Erica tetralix ‘L E Underwood’
A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden. A pretty combination of flower and foliage.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Erica |
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Species | tetralix |
Varietry | 'L E Underwood' |
Common Name | Cross-leaved Heath |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | silver, grey |
Flowers From | June, October |
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 | Ground cover, Rock garden, Hanging baskets, Pot |
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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