Prince of Wales Heath (Erica perspicua)

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Feb 15, 2007

Prince of Wales Heath
Erica perspicua

Begining to bloom.

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iambloomin Hammond, IL(Zone 5a) Mar 05, 2007

gmarr...great photo of Prince of Wales heath:>) Over the past 5 yrs, Ive had nil survivers in the heath family. Where , how, what do you do with yours. Mine were protected from the prairie winds...thot each year I'd click into the secret, but this last one looks like the other non-survivers on this pre-spring day. help!!

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Mar 07, 2007

The picture you are aking about is of a tender Erica. My hardy Erica are growing in an acid soil mixed with pea gravel. This gives perfect drainage. Also I try to plant any new Erica or Calluna's as early as possible in the year so they can develop a good root system. The first year I mulch heavy with pine needles and cover them with an old clear 5 gallon bottle from water. (with the bottom cut out) After the first year they are on their own. I think giving them extra protection that first year until they are really settled in helps. This system took a few tries to work out, I lost many before I learned to baby them in the beginning.

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iambloomin Hammond, IL(Zone 5a) Mar 12, 2007

thanx mgarr...I will plant some soon as possible...probably May. Is filtered shade ok or morning sun better?

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mgarr Hanover Twp., PA(Zone 6a) Mar 12, 2007

Most of mine are in full sun. Good luck.

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