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    HEATHERS Erica vagans 'Mrs D.F. Maxwell'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HEATHERS Erica vagans 'Mrs D.F. Maxwell'

    Commonly known as Cornish heath

    AWARD
    Deep cerise flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Possibly the most well-known heather, worldwide.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, in warm, wet conditions.
    • Place of origin
      Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, UK. (found by Mrs.Maxwell on her honeymoon)
    • 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)
      Deep cerise
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped
    • Racemes
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      25-30cm (10-12in)
    • Spread
      30-45cm (12-18in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Grows in any well-drained soil.
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
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