Cultivating the Erico to have colorful flowers up to winter is a simple and suggestive way to give a lively touch to the balcony or garden in the colder months. Find out how to make it last and flourish at the best with few tricks.
Among all outdoor plants, few know how to surprise like the Erica. It has a simple appearance, but manages to change the atmosphere of a green corner with an almost magical ease. A look is enough to notice how a common vase transforms into a fairytale scene, with those flowers of its minutes that sprout when the other plants go to rest. There is something fascinating to see such vivid colors emerge while the rest of the garden goes out. So why wait? Autumn is perfect for making room for some tufts of Erica and giving new energy to its green spaces.
A little trick? Better to plant it in close groupsmixing multiple varieties: the chromatic contrasts make the shades of flowers stand out even more, and the whole appears more thick and harmonious. Insured decorative effect, also on mood.
When and where to plant the Erica for a spectacular flowering
It is often believed that the Eric is suitable only for cold seasons, but there are varieties that also surprise in summer. However, if the goal is to enjoy Autumn and winter bloomsthen it is better to focus on species like Erica meat e Erica darleyensisboth strong and tenacious even under the snow. The right time to plant it? Between late summer and early autumnwhen the temperatures begin to drop and the earth still retains some heat. In this way the roots will have all the time to stabilize before the cold arrives.
As for the location, it is better to choose spaces bright but not hottherefore sunny exhibitions in the morning or in half shadow are fine. The ground must be slightly acidic, well drained and with a good sandy altitude. If cultivated in pots, it is better to enrich the soil with pine bark or peat to avoid stagnation.
The secrets to make the Eric last until winter (and beyond)
Cultivating the Eric is simpler than it seems, but there are some tricks that make the difference, especially if you aim for prolonged and lively flowering. You don’t need to have a green thumb, just a little constancy and some targeted attention. Those who have tried us, often are surprised by the results. After all, it is precisely in the simple things that the greatest satisfactions are found.
To keep it healthy:
- Water regularly, without exaggerating. The ground must remain humid but never soaked.
- Make a slight pruning immediately after flowering to encourage compact growth.
- Add a specific fertilizer for acidophiles towards the end of summer, to give a push to the new season.
- Protect the vases in the colder periods by wrapping them with insulating materials or moving them to a repaired area.
A small bonus? The Erica attracts bees and other pollinators even during the most mild winter days. A detail that makes the difference for those who love a living garden useful for biodiversity.
Variety of Erica to be chosen for a WOW effect
To obtain a truly scenic corner, the choice of the right variety is fundamental. There are many options, but some work better than others if you want a guaranteed visual impact.
Among the most loved there is theErica meat ‘Springwood White’with bright white flowers and an elegant bearing. Or theErica meat ‘Myretoun Ruby’which with its ruby red turns on any composition. Those looking for a more heated effect can opt for theErica darleyensis ‘Kramer’s Red’an explosion of color on the darker days. Also interesting theErica x veitchiiwhich gives late blooms between February and April.
By mixing these varieties, a color wave effect is obtained, but also choosing a single one can be created an elegant and relaxing angle. Ideal for rectangular vessels on the windowsill, but also for borders or flower beds.
At the end of the accounts, it takes very little to transform an anonymous space into a corner full of character. The Eric is cheap, resistant, decorative and surprisingly easy to manage.
A tiny investment for a result that lasts long and never stops amaze.
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