Cornish Heather

Erica Vagans

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Overview

Cornish Heather (Erica vagans) exhibits a low-growing, evergreen habit, reaching about 20 inches in height and 24 inches in spread. Recognized for its dense, fine-textured foliage and mauve to pink blooms, it flourishes in USDA zones 5-7. This sun-loving heath thrives in acidic, well-drained soil and is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and groundcover. Blooming from late summer to fall, it attracts pollinators while offering year-round interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — reaching about 20 inches in height and 24 inches in spread

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Cornish Heather (Erica vagans) exhibits a low-growing

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Recognized for its dense, fine-textured foliage and mauve to pink blooms, it flourishes in USDA zones 5-7

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — This sun-loving heath thrives in acidic

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Blooming from late summer to fall, it attracts pollinators while offering year-round interest

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — well-drained soil and is ideal for rock gardens

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — is a delightful and hardy evergreen species that imbues gardens with a touch of Cornwall's rugged beauty

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — reaching about 20 inches in height and 24 inches in spread

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Cornish Heather (Erica vagans) exhibits a low-growing

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Recognized for its dense, fine-textured foliage and mauve to pink blooms, it flourishes in USDA zones 5-7

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — This sun-loving heath thrives in acidic

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Blooming from late summer to fall, it attracts pollinators while offering year-round interest

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — well-drained soil and is ideal for rock gardens

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — is a delightful and hardy evergreen species that imbues gardens with a touch of Cornwall's rugged beauty

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — botanically known as Erica vagans

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Ideal for landscape designs that seek to integrate low-maintenance and long-flowering plants

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — is adorned with a dense cloak of fine

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — typically reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches with a similar spread

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — From mid-summer to early fall

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — bell-shaped flowers that may range from white to various shades of pink and purple

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Erica vagans flourishes in well-drained

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden.<br><br>Hardy within USDA zones 5 to 8

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — This heather prefers full sun to partial shade, offering greater flower abundance in brighter conditions

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — It is tolerant of maritime exposure, making it an excellent choice for coastal landscapes

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — and as an accent in mixed borders.<br><br>For the client keen on year-round interest

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — it is suitable for mass plantings

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — With a growth rate of about 4-6 inches per year

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — while its low-growing habit requires minimal upkeep

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — Cornish Heather's evergreen presence provides enduring visual appeal

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — This paintbrush of the moors is sure to etch beauty into your garden canvas for seasons to come

Cornish Heather (Erica Vagans) — only occasional pruning to maintain shape after flowering

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