Variety traits
Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl.
Erica gracilis is characterized by abundant flowering from autumn to winter, during which the flowers densely cover the shoots. High ornamental value is determined by the visual concealment of the foliage by the inflorescences, with the performance depending on lighting and the regularity of prunin…
In the reference 4 varieties crop Slender heath, where this is mentioned in the description.
The flowering period of Erica gracilis covers the interval from autumn to winter, depending on growing conditions. A species-specific characteristic is the high degree of flowering, where the flowers cover the shoots so densely that they practically conceal the plant's foliage.
The indicators of flowering abundance and duration are directly influenced by agrotechnical factors. A lack of lighting leads to shoot elongation and a decrease in flowering intensity, while disturbances in temperature and water regimes cause premature shedding of inflorescences. Spring pruning is a key technique for stimulating branching, which ensures more abundant flowering in the following season.
General information about the subject — on the page Abundance and duration of flowering.
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Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath
HIEDL HELMUT| Helmut Hiedl / HIEDL THOMAS| Thomas Hiedl
Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath
HEINZ MANTEN
Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath
Hans-Peter Holz
Erica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath
Hans-Peter Holz