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1. www.rhs.org.uk › plants › ericaErica / RHS - RHS Gardening

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   Learn all about erica - choose the best ones to grow, where to buy, where to plant and care advice from RHS experts.

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3. www.jacksonsnurseries.co.uk › erica-plantsBuy Erica Heather Plants: heathers for sale for UK delivery ...

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   Synonymous with moorlands in the British countryside, heath plants are resilient to harsh conditions and suitable for colder sites in the north of the UK. Perfect for incorporating into group plantings to add some interest to the winter garden, or using singly in the border or rockery.

4. www.rhs.org.uk › plants › ericaHow to grow Erica / RHS

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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.

5. www.jacksonsnurseries.co.uk › the-best-of-seriesThe Best Winter Flowering Heather's (Erica) varieties ...

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   • Erica carnea f. aureifolia 'Foxhollow' Erica 'Foxhollow' is an extremely colourful variety of heather. In early winter it produces bountiful blooms of pale pink and purple flowers that last until early spring.
   • Erica carnea 'Pink Spangles' ‘Pink Spangles’ is an evergreen Erica that has won the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. It begins to produce light green flower buds in late summer which open in early winter into rose-pink flowers which darken as they age and last until the beginning of spring.
   • Erica carnea 'Vivellii' ‘Vivellii’ is an RHS ‘Award of Garden Merit’ winning Erica with distinctive eye catching pink-purple flowers throughout the winter months lasting in some cases into early spring.
   • Erica x darleyensis 'Darley Dale' Erica x darleyensis 'Darley Dale' is a more delicate variety of heather with clusters of pretty lilac pink blooms appearing in winter and lasting until early spring.

6. www.seasonalgardening.co.uk › shrubs › ericaErica (Heather family) Planting and Growing Guide

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   • Planting and Growing Erica
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   Plant in a sunny position in well-drained acidicsoil. Most heathers prefer acid soils but several varieties,including E. carnea, E. darleyensis, E. medditerraneaand E. terminalis, will tolerate alkaline conditions. Most varieties are fully hardy with a few exceptions,such as Erica gracilis and Erica xhyemalis (Cape heaths). Treat these as winter-fl...

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   Trim back to base of flowering spikes as soon asthe flowers have faded to rejuvenate plants. Top-dresswith ericaceous compost. Water well in first seasonthen water as necessary particularly in dry weather.Do not let soil dry out in summer.

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   Propagate by layering in autumn (allowing 12 monthsto root fully) or by taking short side-shoot cuttingsin mid to late summer and root them in well drainedsoil in a cold frame. Do not remove the lower leavesbut simply insert to about half their depth in freedraining ericaceous compost.

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7. www.nature-and-garden.com › gardening › ericaErica - Planting, Growing and Caring - Nature & Garden

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   Erica is the type of heather that is also called winter heather, whereas summer heather, or Calluna vulgaris, is the plant that blooms in summer. There’s also another variety called snow heather (Erica carnea), which does great in even the coldest climates.

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   Are erica plants expensive?

   • Most erica plants, especially plug plants, are quite reasonably priced, so it’s relatively inexpensive to accumulate a large and varied collection of these colourful, compact shrubs. Most ericas need neutral to slightly acidic soil.

   How to grow Erica / RHS

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   Are ericas easy to plant?

   • Ericas are very quick and simple to plant, as they are small and easy to handle. See our guides to planting shrubs below. Ericas grow well in containers, either permanently or as temporary winter bedding. Most need acidic (ericaceous) compost, which is widely available in garden centres.

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   Do ericas grow well with other heathers?

   • Ericas are best planted in groups, combining either similar or contrasting flower colours, foliage and plant forms. They also work well with other heathers – There are so many cultivars to choose from that it is easy to build up quite a collection. Ericas are very quick and simple to plant, as they are small and easy to handle.

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   Do ericas grow in groups?

   • This creates breath-taking oceans of colour when planted in groups which contrasts against the duller winter palette. Erica’s are low growing evergreen plants which are easy to grow and manage. They typically produce needle like leaves and racemes of bell shaped flowers from early winter onwards.

   The Best Winter Flowering Heather's (Erica) varieties available to buy

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9. www.gardenersworld.com › plants › erica-cerinthoidesErica cerinthoides | BBC Gardeners World Magazine

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   Erica cerinthoides is a fantastic evergreen heather native to South Africa. It blooms almost constantly throughout the year, bearing clusters of red-orange tubular flowers over needle-like, dark green foliage.