Erica vagans 'St. Keverne'

Spain to United Kingdom.

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

The evergreen leaves of the Cornish heath 'St. Keverne' are medium green, needle-shaped.

The light purple, tubular flowers of Cornish heath 'St. Keverne' appear in clusters from the end of July to the end of October.

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

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Cornish heath 'St. Keverne' has good frost hardiness.

Erica vagans 'St. Keverne' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

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

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

- 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.

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

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

- Pruning: In the period from March to May.