Erica terminalis - P9

Description
The Steife Heide (Erica terminalis) will brighten up any garden with its countless tubular pink flowers. From July, it will be a delight in flowerbeds and in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica corsica, Erica stricta.

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Steife Heide are dark green, needle-shaped.

Growth
Steife Heide is an upright-growing small shrub that can reach a height of 1 - 2 m and a width of 1 - 2 m.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

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

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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.

Flower
The pink-coloured, tubular flowers appear from July to September.

Use
Tubs, winter garden, group planting, heather garden, balcony/patio