Erica spiculifolia
Erica spiculifolia
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Türkiye
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Erica
- Species:
- Erica spiculifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- pink
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; surface sow on acidic, well-drained medium.
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