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    HEATHERS Erica vagans 'St Keverne'
    GALANTHUS nivalis and HEATHERS Erica vagans 'St Keverne' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    GALANTHUS nivalis and HEATHERS Erica vagans 'St Keverne' - See these plants

    HEATHERS Erica vagans 'St Keverne'

    Commonly known as Cornish heath

     
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    • Good to know
      Known as Cornish heath. Tolerates pruning
    • Pests & Diseases
      Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, in warm, wet conditions.
    • Place of origin
      Village of St Kevern in Cornwall
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Rose pink
    • Bell/Lantern
    • Racemes
    • Height
      0.5-1 metres
    • Spread
      0.5-1 metres
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
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