Spring heath, winter heath

Erica herbacea, Erica carnea

Trees and Shrubs, Plants of Home and Garden

Grow in well-drained soil, kept barely moist at most times, slightly alkaline to ideally acidic and peaty soil, tolerates pH up to 4.5. Full sun to part shade, latter best in hot areas. Salt-tolerant. Propagate from surface-sown seed in fall, light needed to germinate, by simple layering, or from heel cuttings in late summer. Good ground cover. Zone 5-10

See Also

Irish heath, Saint Dabeoc's heath (Daboecia cantabrica)

Related Topics

Cuttings
Simple Layering
Soil
Plants of Home and Garden
Trees and Shrubs

 
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