Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop'
Grey Heath
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Grey Heath (Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop') - Description
Erica cinerea (bell heather, or heather-bell) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae, native to western and central Europe. It is a low, spreading shrub growing to 15–60 centimetres (5. 9–24 in) tall, with fine needle-like leaves 4–8 millimetres (0. 16–0. 31 in) long arranged in whorls of three. The flowers are bell-shaped, purple (rarely white), 4–7 millimetres (0.
Grey Heath (Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop') - Blooming
Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Flowers are produced on previous year's growth.
Grey Heath (Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop') - 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.
Grey Heath (Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop') - 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.
Grey Heath (Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop') - Pest
Problems that occasionally occur are rust, wilt, root rot, and powdery mildew.
Grey Heath (Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop') - 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.
Grey Heath (Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop') - 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.
