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Bruyère des marais - Erica tetralix
Bruyère des marais - Erica tetralix
Bruyère des marais - Erica tetralix
Bruyère des marais - Erica tetralix
Bruyère des marais - Erica tetralix
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Erica tetralix, the bog heather, is highly valued as a ground cover. It is a spreading shrub with few, thin, twisted and erect branches, adorned with small greyish-green, evergreen leaves with a white underside. In summer, it produces small clusters of pale pink bell-shaped flowers at the top of its reddish-purple stems. Less dense and more upright than other heathers, this species possesses a wild and delicate beauty that will find its place in open and challenging spaces in the garden. Plant it in full sun in well-drained, acidic and moist soil.
Erica tetralix is a native species of Western Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the maritime climate. It is hardy down to -30ºC. This species is attractive due to its spreading habit, bright foliage, and charming pink flowering in summer. This small, spreading evergreen shrub will reach approximately 20 cm high and 30 cm wide at maturity, with a relatively slow growth rate. Its lifespan is around 10 to 15 years. It usually flowers for several weeks between June and August, depending on the climate. Its flowers are small pink urns that lighten in colour. They are gathered in sparse umbels of 5 to 12 pendulous, slightly fragrant flowers at the tops of the stems, amidst thread-like, sessile leaves arranged in whorls of 4. The branches and foliage are covered in sticky hairs that catch the light.
Erica tetralix makes an excellent ground cover for acidic, peaty, and moist soils. It can be easily combined with other perennial plants for wet banks.
Erica tetralix - Heath in pictures
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Erica tetralix enjoys full sun, which enhances its flowering, and can grow in any type of acidic soil, even clayey, as long as it is well-drained and moist to wet.
During planting, it is a good idea to break the root ball a little, trim any overly long roots, and plant in a hole measuring 30x30 cm, filled with a mixture of organic matter, ericaceous compost, and garden soil. Water it once or twice a week depending on the ambient temperature, to keep the soil moist while the plant establishes itself. To maintain a compact habit and increase the lifespan of the heather, prune back the faded branches to 2-5 cm from the previous year's growth each year after flowering, making sure not to cut below the last green leaves. Erica can also be susceptible to phythium and rhizoctonia during hot and humid periods.
Fertiliser is not necessary, and it is even advised against so as not to promote foliage at the expense of flowers (heathers are generally plants of poor soils).
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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.