Planting and Growing heather 'Ruby Slinger'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep acidic soil lightly moist, never waterlogged |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Ericaceous feed lightly in spring and early summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
Keep acidic soil lightly moist, never waterlogged
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
- Soil type
- Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
What Are the Moisture Requirements for heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
Ericaceous feed lightly in spring and early summer
Learn more →How to Prune heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
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.
Learn more →How to Propagate heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
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Learn more →How to Care for heather 'Ruby Slinger' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
Grow in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further advice
Learn more →How to Repot heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest heather 'Ruby Slinger'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and other fungal diseases
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of heather 'Ruby Slinger'
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