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HEATHERS Erica vagans 'Mrs D.F. Maxwell'
Commonly known as Cornish heath
Deep cerise flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep cerise -
Height25-30cm (10-12in) -
Spread30-45cm (12-18in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun
HEATHERS Erica vagans 'Mrs D.F. Maxwell'
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Additional Features
Good to knowPossibly the most well-known heather, worldwide.
Pests & DiseasesPhytophthora root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia, in warm, wet conditions.
Place of originLizard Peninsula, Cornwall, UK. (found by Mrs.Maxwell on her honeymoon)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shapedRacemes
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allGrows in any well-drained soil.
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
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