Erica ciliaris 'Mrs. C.H. Gill'

Heath

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Common Name:

Heath

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

Heath (Erica ciliaris 'Mrs. C.H. Gill') - Description

E. c. 'Mrs. C. H. Gill' bears dark green leaves with deep red showy, bell-like flowers in the summer and early fall.

Heath (Erica ciliaris 'Mrs. C.H. Gill') - Blooming

Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Flowers are produced on previous year's growth.

Heath (Erica ciliaris 'Mrs. C.H. Gill') - Growth

Evergreen shrubs found in a wide range of habitats. Heath does best in full sun, and can be used as a shrubb ground cover or in containers. They are sensitive to harsh winter winds, so if attempted to grow a variety at its hardiness limit, cover with evergreen branches in late fall and spray with an antidesiccant and cover roots with mulch.

Heath (Erica ciliaris 'Mrs. C.H. Gill') - Planting

Propagate with semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by mound-layering in spring. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood. Some species native to the South African Cape need smoke treatment to germinate.

Heath (Erica ciliaris 'Mrs. C.H. Gill') - Pest

Problems that occasionally occur are rust, wilt, root rot, and powdery mildew.

Heath (Erica ciliaris 'Mrs. C.H. Gill') - Interesting facts

Erica, which is commonly known as Heath, and the closely related Calluna, commonly known as Heather, give their name to the shrubland habitat on which they are normally found.

Heath (Erica ciliaris 'Mrs. C.H. Gill') - Soil and irrigation

Most demand acidic soil of peat and sand, well-draining soils. Some species tolerate alkalinated soil. Potted heath will need plenty of water during growing season.