Erica Darleyensis 《欧石南》

🌸 Why You’ll Love Erica:

• Light, airy texture that adds volume without heaviness
• Long-lasting and easy to style
• Ideal for dried or fresh arrangements

🌸 Erica (Heather / Heath) – Care Tips

Erica, commonly known as Heather or Heath, is a genus of evergreen shrubs admired for their fine needle-like foliage and small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, purple, or red. These low-growing plants are beloved for rock gardens, container displays, and ground cover, especially in cooler climates.

☀️ Light

• Prefers full sun to partial shade.

• At least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

• Too much shade can lead to leggy growth and fewer blooms.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist—especially during hot weather.

• Do not let the soil dry out completely.

• Water deeply, allowing excess to drain—avoid soggy roots.

🌱 Soil

• Requires well-draining, acidic soil (pH 4.5–6.0).

• Ideal soil mix: peat moss + pine bark + sand or perlite.

• Avoid chalky or alkaline soils—they can cause yellowing and poor growth.

💦 Humidity

• Tolerates normal humidity levels.

• Prefers good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

🌡️ Temperature

• Hardy species tolerate cool to cold climates, often USDA zones 5–8.

• Some varieties bloom in late winter or early spring, even in snow.

• Protect from harsh frost in less-hardy types.

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed lightly in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants (like those used for azaleas or rhododendrons).

• Avoid overfertilizing—these plants prefer lean conditions.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Lightly trim after flowering to keep plants compact and bushy.

• Do not cut into old wood—only prune the green, leafy part.

🌿 Bonus Tips

• Great for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

• Blooms attract bees and pollinators, adding life to your garden.

• Combine with other acid-lovers like camellias, azaleas, or rhododendrons for a stunning display.

Add a soft, ethereal touch to your floral designs with the timeless beauty of Erica.