Cornish Heath. A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden with pretty bell shaped rose-pink flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 80cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Erica vagans ‘Birch Glow’
A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden with pretty bell shaped rose-pink flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Erica |
|---|---|
| Species | vagans |
| Varietry | 'Birch Glow' |
| Common Name | Cornish Heath |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 80cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| 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 |
| 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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