How to grow Bridal Heath

Erica baueri

  • Weekly application of organic seaweed derived fertilizers has proved a safe method of feeding. Better growth may be achieved by applying controlled release fertilizers such as osmocote or horticote, but be careful not to apply too many granules per plant. Twenty to thirty granules applied per plant each autumn or spring is recommended. Kelpac stimulates strong root development and helps the plant overcome stress such as excessive heat or limited root disturbance. 1

Growing Bridal Heath from seed

  • Seed should be sown in autumn 1.
  • Sterilise your seedling soil first by pouring boiling water over it
  • Potting mixture: two parts acid river sand, two parts composted pine bark and one part loam 1.
  • Treatment with smoke or smoke extract greatly enhances germination.1
  • The seedlings take about six to ten weeks to germinate and are delicate in their early stages. 1
  • It is important not to sow too thickly as seedlings growing too close together and over watering may result in damping off. 1
  • The young seedlings should be protected from heavy rainfall and direct sunlight by placing the seed trays under cover while providing good light and aeration. 1
  • The seedlings should be watered gently to avoid washing them out of the tray or bending their delicate stems. 1
  • Allow the young plants to reach a height of about 1cm before planting out into individual bags. Grow the plants up to at least 10cm before planting out in autumn or winter. 1

Transplanting Bridal Heath

  • Allow the young plants to reach a height of about 1cm before planting out into individual bags. Grow the plants up to at least 10cm before planting out in autumn or winter. 1

How long does Bridal Heath take to grow?

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Other names for Bridal Heath

Albertinia Heath

Erica bauera, Erica baueri Andrews subsp.baueri, Erica baueri subsp. baueri, Erica baueri baueri

Footnotes

1 http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantefg/ericabauera.htm


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