Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Also known as Mediterranean Heath
Erica multiflora is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean, known for its abundant small pink to purplish flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for optimal flowering.
80% intensity
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
60% intensity
Requires well-drained, acidic soil. Prefers sandy or loamy soils and dislikes waterlogged conditions.
50% intensity
Thrives in mild temperatures between 10-25 °C. Can tolerate light frost.
70% intensity
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizer in spring. Avoid over-fertilizing.
40% intensity
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 regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove dead or damaged branches anytime.
Easily propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer. Can also be grown from seed, but germination may be slow.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring when root-bound. Use a well-draining, acidic potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Erica Multiflora (Erica multiflora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Erica |
| Species | Erica multiflora |
Similar in genus Erica
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
