Erica vagans 'Mrs. D. F. Maxwell'

Also Known As

Cornish Heather

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 24"-30"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Erica vagans 'Mrs. D. F. Maxwell' plant details

Erica vagans 'Mrs. D. F. Maxwell' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica vagans 'Mrs. D. F. Maxwell'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica vagans 'Mrs. D. F. Maxwell'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A dense, bushy evergreen ground cover. Spikes of cherry pink flowers appear from summer to early fall and cover the needle-like foliage. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Applauded throughout the world as one of the most cherished heaths, this Erica's deep cherry-red blooms have as much charm as the story behind them. Mrs. Maxwell's discerning eye first spotted its good-looking, robust form while on her honeymoon in Cornwall, England and promptly sent home cuttings! Elevated above a low, deep green bush, the long, upright racemes of cylindrically arranged, irresistible blooms open from the bottom up and when spent, persist through the winter burnished in russet-brown hues.