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Erica manipuliflora 'Valerie Griffiths'
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Erica manipuliflora 'Valerie Griffiths' is a variety of summer heather distinguished by its yellow summer foliage and its golden yellow tones in winter. Between July and October, its branches are adorned with a multitude of small bell-shaped flowers in pale-pink. Standing about 40cm (16in) tall, it spreads to form a dense cushion with evergreen foliage all year round. Not demanding in terms of soil type and exposure, it requires little maintenance. It is accessible to all gardeners and can easily find its place in any garden.
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Erica manipuliflora 'Valerie Griffiths' is a summer heather, selected by Professor John Griffiths, resulting from the deliberate cross-breeding between E. vagans 'Valerie Proudley' with golden foliage and E. manipuliflora 'Aldeburgh' with pink flowers. This cultivar boasts healthy and robust vegetation. It forms a small evergreen bush with a spreading habit, reaching 0.3 to 0.45m (1ft) in height and 0.45m to 0.6m (1 to 2ft) in width at maturity. It grows slowly and its lifespan does not exceed 12 to 15 years. Small needles, 5 to 7mm long, grow on thin and twisted branches, arranged in whorls of 3 or 4, with a tender greenish-yellow colour in spring, turning yellow in summer, and eventually taking on golden yellow hues in winter. It produces small pale-pink bell-shaped flowers from July to October, measuring 4 to 5mm in length, arranged in long spikes measuring 3 to 7cm (1 to 3in), scattered along the branches. The flower consists of a corolla in the shape of an urn or bell with 4 small lobes and 8 free stamens. The protruding purple anthers give the flowers an elegant appearance. They are popular with bees.
Erica manipuliflora 'Valerie Griffiths' has all the qualities one expects from a heather. It boasts a long and remarkable flowering combined with ever-evolving evergreen foliage throughout the seasons. Its low, dense, and compact growth means it can be used in ground cover beds, as border plants in ericaceous beds, on banks and rockeries, to dress the base of trees and large shrubs, and to fill in undergrowth areas. However, avoid excessively hot exposures. It prefers acidic to neutral soil, but it can adapt to slightly alkaline soil. In any case, well-drained soil without stagnant moisture is essential. It does not tolerate long periods of drought well and appreciates moist soil. Mulching will help maintain relative soil moisture.
Almost maintenance-free, 'Valerie Griffiths' only requires light pruning after flowering, in October. It can be planted alongside other heathers whose flowering will take over, while having similar growth and development, such as E. x carnea, E. x darleyensis, or E. vagans. Its long summer flowering brightens up shaded areas with its vibrant colours. It brings whimsy and cheerfulness to low-growing grassy beds such as carex, ophiopogon, molinia, uncinia, hakonechloa, pennisetum, etc. It can also be mixed in a low and shaded bed with andromedas, bearberries, pachysandra, or Lithodora fruticosa. In acidic soil, heathers form beautiful carpets at the base of larger shrubs: mountain laurel, rhododendrons, camellias, deciduous azaleas, andromedas, etc. Cultivated in pots or containers, it enriches balconies and patios with its intense flowering.
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It prefers fairly fertile soil, although it can tolerate poor terrain. However, it should be peaty, light, sandy, acidic to neutral (pH between 5 and 7), moist and well-drained to dry. A mixture of 1/3 ericaceous soil, 1/3 non-calcareous organic soil, and 1/3 sand is ideal for pot and garden planting. Ideally, plant in autumn to benefit from winter rooting or in spring. Avoid burying the collar too much. This plant appreciates non-scorching full sun or partial shade. In cooler regions, it is possible to plant them in full sun. In hot climates, a partially shaded exposure is preferable. A well-established plant can tolerate some drought for a short period. It is sensitive to root rot and will die in heavy and poorly drained soil.
In the first two years, carefully weed around the base. Adapted to dry environments, the roots of summer heathers are highly branched in the soil and prevent the establishment of other species nearby once they are well-established. In case of prolonged drought, mulch the base to maintain some moisture.
Prune the clumps to half height, just after flowering, from a young age. This will help the clumps to remain dense while producing fresh foliage. A covering of shredded bark or peat is beneficial in the coldest regions.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.