hedgehog broom

How to Grow and Care for hedgehog broom

hedgehog broom · Erinacea anthyllis
Also known as: blue broom; branch thorn; hedgehog plant; rushy kidney vetch

Grow in deep, gritty, very well-drained soil in full sun. Long-lived and slow-growing

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Planting and Growing hedgehog broom

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

Grow in deep, gritty, very well-drained soil in full sun. Long-lived and slow-growing

How to Water hedgehog broom?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hedgehog broom?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hedgehog broom?

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What Soil Is Best for hedgehog broom?

Soil type
Chalk
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hedgehog broom?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize hedgehog broom?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune hedgehog broom?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate hedgehog broom?

Propagate by seed sown in pots in an open frame in autumn. Propagate by rooting semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring or early summer

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How to Transplant hedgehog broom?

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How to Care for hedgehog broom in Winter?

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How to Plant hedgehog broom?

Grow in deep, gritty, very well-drained soil in full sun. Long-lived and slow-growing

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How to Repot hedgehog broom?

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How to Harvest hedgehog broom?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass

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The Toxicity of hedgehog broom

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Attributes of hedgehog broom

Plant typeShrubs · Alpine Rockery
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginWestern Mediterranean

Scientific Classification

Species
Erinacea anthyllis
Genus
Erinacea
Family
Fabaceae
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