Erica tetralix
Cross-Leaved Heath
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Cross-Leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) - Description
Erica tetralix (cross-leaved heath) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to western Europe, from southern Portugal to central Norway, as well as a number of boggy regions further from the coast in Central Europe such as Austria and Switzerland. In bogs, wet heaths and damp coniferous woodland, E.
Cross-Leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) - Blooming
Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Flowers are produced on previous year's growth.
Cross-Leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) - 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.
Cross-Leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) - 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.
Cross-Leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) - Pest
Problems that occasionally occur are rust, wilt, root rot, and powdery mildew.
Cross-Leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) - 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.
Cross-Leaved Heath (Erica tetralix) - 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.
