Erica lusitanica
Spanish Heath
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Spanish Heath (Erica lusitanica) - Description
Erica lusitanica is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, known by the common names Spanish heath and Portugal (or Portuguese) heath. It is named for Lusitania, a historical region of western Europe, now southwestern France, Spain and Portugal, which provides its native habitat.
Spanish Heath (Erica lusitanica) - Blooming
Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Flowers are produced on previous year's growth.
Spanish Heath (Erica lusitanica) - 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.
Spanish Heath (Erica lusitanica) - 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.
Spanish Heath (Erica lusitanica) - Pest
Problems that occasionally occur are rust, wilt, root rot, and powdery mildew.
Spanish Heath (Erica lusitanica) - 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.
Spanish Heath (Erica lusitanica) - 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.
