GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Hairy Grey Heather

Erica canaliculata · Shrub

Hardiness
H3 Half-hardy (to −5 to 1°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
2–4 m × 100–150 cm
Soil
fertile but well-drained; moist but well-drained; acid or alkaline or neutral pH
Flowering
January, February, March, April, May, December
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Bud and shoot blight: Prune out affected growth and ensure good air circulation around the plant.

Root rot: Plant in sharp, acidic, free-draining compost and avoid overwatering.

Powdery mildew: Improve ventilation and spray with a suitable fungicide if severe.

Vine weevil: Use nematode treatments or biological controls in the growing medium.

Nutrient deficiency: Apply an ericaceous fertiliser suitable for acid-loving plants.

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