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1. www.wildlifetrusts.org › wildlife-explorerBell heather - The Wildlife Trusts

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   Bell Heather is an important nectar source for all kinds of insects, including Honeybees, Buff-tailed and Red-tailed bumblebees, Ruby tiger moths and rare silver-studded blue butterflies. The honey that results from bees that feed on heather is dark and fragrant, and very popular.

2. thefynbosguy.com › hail-to-the-heathers-ericas-andHAIL TO THE HEATHERS! ERICAS AND FYNBOS

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   Jul 24, 2019 · Erica abientina has the classic characteristics of bird-pollination: bright red flowers shaped to receive a slender curved bill; firm perching twigs; and a veneer of anti-insect glue.

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3. botanicalsociety.org.za › diversity-unparalleledDiversity unparalleled: An introduction to Ericas - The ...

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   Jun 9, 2020 · The bright and gaudy flowers of Erica coccinea and Erica verticillata and others are pollinated by birds, with 15% of Ericas being bird pollinated. As many as 72% of Ericas are pollinated by insects, including bees, long-tongued flies and many others.

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4. www.rspca.org.uk › adviceandwelfare › wildlifeFeeding Garden Birds | Wildlife - rspca.org.uk

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   What garden birds eat. Birds love to eat: Fruit - apples, pears and soft fruits. Suitable seeds and grains - like nyjer, millet, oats, and sunflower seeds. Peanuts - must be unsalted, fresh and that they don't contain aflatoxin (a poison caused by fungus mould).

5. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk › 2019/03/10-garden-birds10 Garden Birds to Spot on Your Bird Feeder - Woodland Trust

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   • House sparrow. There’s no mistaking the smoky cap and rich brown plumage of the male house sparrow. The female is brown all over, with grey-brown underparts.
   • Starling. Ever heard a curlew or car alarm sounding from your garden? You may well have been listening to your local starlings! These little mimics boast shimmering green-black feathers peppered with white speckles.
   • Blue tit. A common visitor to UK gardens, the blue tit is easy to spot with its blue cap and striking yellow breast. Blue tits are particularly prone to visiting gardens during the winter time, so stock up on bird feed during the cooler months if you're hoping to attract these pretty little guys.
   • Blackbird. Perhaps the most common garden visitor, it’s easy to spot blackbirds pottering around underneath feeders, hoovering up dropped seeds with their bright yellow beaks.

6. www.thegardener.co.za › erica-cerinthoidesErica cerinthoides - The Gardener

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   Ericas are ideally suited to rock gardens and containers, they attract nectar-feeding birds and those with long stems make useful cut ­flowers. Although many species are dicult to maintain in cultivation over the long term, E. cerinthoides, E. nana and E. regia are three that, under suitable conditions, can be relied upon to perform well for ...

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   Are ericas pollinated by birds?

   • The bright and gaudy flowers of Erica coccinea and Erica verticillata and others are pollinated by birds, with 15% of Ericas being bird pollinated. As many as 72% of Ericas are pollinated by insects, including bees, long-tongued flies and many others. Few realise that rodents also play a part in pollination of 1% of Ericas.

   An introduction to Ericas - The Botanical Society of South Africa

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   What is an insect-pollinated Erica?

   • Image kind courtesy of Leon Bell. Insect-pollinated Ericas, on the other hand, are thin-twigged bushes with masses of pale-coloured flowers (white and pink especially) and often with a sweet smell – an irresistible pair of magnets for most beetles, bees and flies.

   HAIL TO THE HEATHERS! ERICAS AND FYNBOS

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   How many species of Erica are there?

   • There are more than 800 species of Erica with names currently accepted by taxonomists worldwide, but the CFR is a centre of unparalleled diversity for the genus. In fact, the genus Erica is known to be the most species diverse genus in the Cape Floristic Region with almost 700 known species.

   An introduction to Ericas - The Botanical Society of South Africa

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   Which ericas are in Bloom?

   • Of these three, it is the Ericas that are going to form the focus of today’s blog. Members of the genus Erica are known from all over the world, from the high moorlands of England to Madagascar. Top: Erica grisbrookii in bloom, Napier Mountain Conservancy, Overberg. Above: Erica longiaristata in flower, Fernkloof Nature Reserve.

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   What is an insect pollinator Erica?

   • Insect-pollinated Ericas, on the other hand, are thin-twigged bushes with masses of pale-coloured flowers (white and pink especially) and often with a sweet smell – an irresistible pair of magnets for most beetles, bees and flies. Small white or pink flowers usually means an insect pollinator such as Erica palliiflora.

   HAIL TO THE HEATHERS! ERICAS AND FYNBOS

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   Does Erica cerinthoides grow in South Africa?

   • 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. Hardy to -6c° it’s well suited to growing in the British Isles and it makes an excellent cut flower.

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

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   Attractive to wildlife. Flower colour: Foliage colour: Position. Soil. 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.