Dwarf Spanish Heath

Dwarf Spanish Heath Care

Erica Umbellata

What is the plant

Belonging to the Ericaceae family, the genus Erica is made up of bushes of more than 700 different species from not only Europe and Africa, but also from the Mediterranean basin; Species of this genus include Erica australis (Red Heather), Erica multiflora (Heather) and of course, Erica arborea (White Heather).The white heather consists of a high shrub which has abundant branches, which usually reach around 2-4m in height and have flowers that stand out for being really beautiful, especially to use as an ornamental plant. Likewise, within its main characteristics we can mention the following:Its leaves are erect-patent and are arranged in whorls of 3 by 3, they have a linear and lanceolate shape, being so revolutionary that they hardly allow to appreciate the underside; Furthermore, their upper surface is usually hairy while they are young and they are also characterized by being ciliated.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Invasive

Weed

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Regarding its irrigation, it is necessary that you do not forget that you will have to water the white heather in a moderate way, since being a plant capable of withstanding periods of drought well, it is not necessary that you worry much about it, always and when the soil has a good drainage system and is almost completely dry.
Pruning
The Erica umbellata stands out for being a type of shrub that does not require great maintenance, although it is always advisable to carry out some pruning in order to get rid of both the oldest branches and those flower spikes that are withered.You have to carry out these prunings at the end of spring, since at this time there is a better time and, the plant will be able to adapt to its new conditions to a greater extent. Under no circumstances is it appropriate for you to prune if a frost is possible, as otherwise the white heather could die.
Soil
To begin, it is essential that you make sure you have soil that has good drainage, since when planting it in a land that does not favor drainage, it will end up causing water crowding problems, and when the soil is flooded, it is very likely that the roots drown and end up dying, since it does not allow the plant to have good aeration and consequently, this affects its proper development.