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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Erica |
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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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