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Water moderately, ensuring good drainage. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter months.
Also known as Erica · Heath
Cornish Heath (Erica vagans) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Cornwall, England, and parts of Spain and France, featuring masses of small, pink to purple, bell-shaped flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
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Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
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Requires well-drained, acidic soil. Prefers sandy or loamy soils and dislikes waterlogged conditions.
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Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler conditions.
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Outdoor
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Feed in spring with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer suitable for acid-loving plants.
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Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately, ensuring good drainage. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter months.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems. Avoid hard pruning into old wood.
Easily propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer. Can also be grown from seed, though this is slower and may not produce true-to-type plants.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring. Use a well-draining, acidic potting mix. Ensure the new pot is only slightly larger than the old one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cornish Heath (Erica vagans)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Erica |
| Species | Erica vagans |
Similar in genus Erica
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