Erica stuartii 'Irish Lemon' - P12

Description
The Heath (Erica x stuartii) will brighten up any garden with its countless pink bell-shaped flowers. From June, it will be a delight in flowerbeds and in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, medium green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Heath are medium green, needle-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Heath has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Erica x stuartii thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The pink-coloured, bell-shaped flowers appear from June to November.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, heather garden, rock garden