Erica vagans 'Lyonesse' - P9

Bulletpoints
* cut flower * tolerates cutting

Growth habit
Cornish heath 'Lyonesse' is a bushy, upright and densely growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 30 cm and a width of 40 - 50 cm.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to May, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Erica vagans 'Lyonesse' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from March to May.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
The white, wheel-shaped flowers appear in clusters from the end of July to the end of October.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, heather garden, rock garden

Root
Erica vagans 'Lyonesse' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.