0
by growing it. usually you would need lots of sun, a balanced amount of water and some plant food occasionally.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoIt is recommended to plant an Italian heather outside in the fall. However, you can plant one indoors in a very large pot. The plant will need adequate light and water.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoCan an Italian heather be planted outdoors
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoHow do I care for an Italian Heather plant?
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoLowes home improvement. The plants are sold on and around mothers day time.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When is the bloom time for Italian heather?
Summer is the bloom time for Italian heather (Erica ventricosa).Specifically, the exact months depend upon where the gardener and the plant are located. In the southern hemisphere, the plant's bloom time lasts from October to December. In the northern hemisphere, it is from June to August.
Is Heather a perennial plant?
Yes. Heather is a perennial plant.
Which came first Heather the name or Heather the plant?
I believe that Heather the plant came first because the flowering Heather plant is quite beautiful and with the research I've done, it seems the name Heather is derived from the plant instead of visa versa.
Heather plant is it toxic to pets?
Heather plant is not considered toxic to pets. If ingested heather plants and plants in the heather family can cause stomach upset and vomiting.
Can you grow Italian heather in a pot?
Italian heather is one of the more hardy versions of plant. It is a hybrid of Erica carnea and E. Erigena, typically flourishing best in moist outdoor conditions with full sun. Northern and Western Europe are also considered its native home. Therefore, outdoor conditions that are prone to soggy or dry soil and harsh cold are fatal to the plant.
What does heather?
=== === Heather comes from the English name, meaning, "A flowering plant".
What does Heather mean?
=== === Heather comes from the English name, meaning, "A flowering plant".
Does the heather plant attract bees?
Yes and heather honey is very popular.
What is a lucky gypsy plant?
heather
What is the country of origin of the Heather plant?
Ireland
How do you care for the Italian heather called ventricosa?
The Italian heather (Erica ventricosa) does well in pots. It is picky about its living conditions. Containers may allow more control to keep conditions the way the plant prefers them. They also allow the plant to be moved in and out of the house since the plant is frost intolerant. In fact, it is only cold tolerant to around -1 degrees C/30 degrees F.It likewise is strong sun and wind intolerant. It likes a sunny location. But it prefers to miss the hotter afternoon sun. Hot sun tends to evaporate moisture faster than Italian heather likes. The plant absolutely does not like its soil to dry out.In fact, Italian heather wants a more acidic, free draining, slightly moist soil. So it prefers a pH in the 5.5-6.5 range. It does not like clay. It prefers loam. But it handles growing in potting soil that is mixed with good compost.During the growing season, Italian heather responds well to fertilizer. But it prefers a controlled release fertilizer. It is a plant that likes to keep its nitrogen intake in check. Otherwise, too much nitrogen in the plant definitely shows up in lush, uncontrollable growth and little or none of the pink flowers that are the plant's pride and joy.
What is heather the plant?
There are various heather types. Calluna Erica Daboecea to name only three.
