SEEDS OF CORNISH HEATH - ERICA VAGANS
Very showy and ornamental Heath cultivated in rockery or bush. Pot plant. It is used for bunches.
Evergreen shrub growing up to 80cm. Pink-violet bell-shaped and clustered flowers. Lanceolate, green leaves.
Prefers humid and acid soils, but will also grow on dry and poor soils. It is naturally found in valleys and mountainous slopes.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 10ºC night/18ºC day. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
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| Average germination (%) | 20 |
| Climate Zone | Temperate |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, City garden, Clump, Coastal garden, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Edging, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Low hedge, Restoration, Rock garden, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 1.000 |
| Soil - Moisture | Dry, Moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Heath soil, Loam, Poor, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Regular |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !