Description
ERICACEAE
Photograph: C. Merry
“Sticky Heath”
- 25 seeds per packet
A very unique Erica
Produces green sticky flowers, which can be seen from mid Summer to mid Winter.
The 1m tall, thin and sturdy stems are bare with small light green leaves,
Compliment beautifully the spectacular and understated pale green bells dotted in groups near the tips of the branches.
Relatively hardy, it will tolerate a range of Mediterranean conditions and requires a sunny position with sandy acidic soil.
A smoke treatment is necessary to support germination. Please see our Cape Seed Smoke Primer – sold separately.
Sow in Autumn when nights are cool but days are still warm difference between day and night temperatures is about 12°C.
- RSA Zone 2
