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Erica tetralix Heather Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Erica tetralix plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Heather. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Erica tetralix Common Name: Heather Family: Ericaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: 0.45 Habitat: Bogs, wet heaths and moors, rarely on drier soils[17].
Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in a sandy compost in a cold frame in spring. Keep moist. Prick out the plants as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them in their permanent positions when they are 5 - 8cm tall[11].
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 3cm long taken from twiggy lateral growths near the base of the plant, July/August in a frame. Remove the leaves from the bottom part of the stem without causing any damage to the bark. The cuttings root in a few weeks if they are given some bottom heat. Plant out in spring[11].
Layering in spring or autumn. Plants can be 'dropped' and then dug up and divided about 6 - 12 months later. Dropping involves digging up the plant and then replanting it about 15 - 20cm deeper in the soil to encourage roots to form along the stems[78].
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