blue heath

How to Grow and Care for blue heath

blue heath · Phyllodoce caerulea

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained acid soil. Does best where summers are not too hot

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing blue heath

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained acid soil. Does best where summers are not too hot

How to Water blue heath?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blue heath?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blue heath?

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What Soil Is Best for blue heath?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for blue heath?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize blue heath?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune blue heath?

Shorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.

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How to Propagate blue heath?

Propagate by sowing seed at 6-12°C in early spring, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or layer in spring

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How to Transplant blue heath?

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How to Care for blue heath in Winter?

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How to Plant blue heath?

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained acid soil. Does best where summers are not too hot

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How to Repot blue heath?

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How to Harvest blue heath?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of blue heath

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Attributes of blue heath

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginTemperate N. Hemisphere

Scientific Classification

Species
Phyllodoce caerulea
Genus
Phyllodoce
Family
Ericaceae
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