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Learn how to grow Ericas in your garden with the RHS expert guide on choosing, planting, feeding, pruning and propagating plants.
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- National Collection of Erica
Most ericas are heathland plants that like free-draining, acidic soil. However, there are a few that will tolerate moist, neutral to alkaline soils, such as Erica × darleyensis, E. carnea, E. vagans and E. erigena.
Erica (Heather family) A large genus of useful evergreen perennials. Ericas vary in growth habit, from low spreading and ground-cover to taller more bushy plants. A wide range of flower colours are available, from white through to all shades of pink and red to mauve.
Dec 30, 2016 · Erica carnea is more compact, and Erica darleyensis has a looser growing habit. They look attractive in group plantings in borders or pots. There are many cultivars of both species.
Jun 9, 2020 · Above: Erica viscaria subsp. longifolia flowering along the Sphinx Trail in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve. Some Ericas are found over a wide range across South Africa, while others are extremely rare with limited distribution within highly specialist habitat niches.
How to grow Cultivation. Grow in well-drained acidic soil in full sun. Propagation. Propagate by seed in spring, or propagate by softwood cuttings, division or layering in summer. Suggested planting locations and garden types. Wildlife gardens; City and courtyard gardens; Coastal; Cottage and informal garden; Rock garden; Low Maintenance ...
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Ericas are beautiful fynbos and are indigenous to the Western Cape. Discover how to grow ericas with these easy tips.