Erica tetralix 'Con Underwood'

cross-leaved heath

size: 1 litre pot

available to order from summer 2012

£5.99

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• Position: full sun
• Soil: well-drained acid soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to October
• Flower colour: magenta
• Other features: lance-shaped grey-green leaves
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Star-like whorls of magenta-pink flowers appear from July to October at the tips of the stems, which are clothed in lance-shaped grey-green leaves. This charming cross-leafed heath prefers an open, sunny location with freely draining acid soil. Compact and spreading in habit, it creates a marvellous tapestry effect planted in bold drifts alongside other varieties with contrasting foliage and flowers.
  
  
• Garden care: During the growing season water regularly, applying a half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks. After the plant has flowered trim with shears or secateurs to remove the dead flowers and encourage bushy growth.
  
  

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