{"product_id":"erica-verticillata-whorl-heath","title":"Erica verticillata | Whorl Heath","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Whorl Heath (Erica verticillata) is a graceful, evergreen shrub with slender stems and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewhorls of mauve-pink tubular flowers \u003c\/span\u003ethat bloom from late summer into early autumn. Once thought extinct in the wild, it has been successfully reintroduced through conservation efforts, making it a living symbol of Cape Town’s botanical heritage. Highly adapted to fynbos conditions, this rare species thrives in wetland margins and sandy soils, adding delicate beauty and ecological value to indigenous gardens. Its conservation is especially important, as it represents one of the great success stories of South African plant restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare indigenous heath with delicate pink tubular blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA conservation success story,once extinct in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts pollinators, especially sunbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds soft texture and colour to fynbos gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for wetland margins and sandy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in acidic, sandy soil and keep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e well watered while establishing, especially during dry periods. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest suited to sunny or semi‑shaded positions. Water moderately, mimicking natural rainfall, and avoid fertilisers high in phosphates. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Ideal for indigenous gardens, wetland restoration projects, and collectors passionate about conservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBy the early 1900s Erica verticillata had disappeared from the wild\u003c\/span\u003e, but thanks to cuttings preserved in botanical gardens abroad, it was reintroduced to Cape Town’s wetlands. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience and the importance of plant conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.018%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.0739%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6565%;\"\u003eErica verticillata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.0739%;\"\u003eGrowth Expectancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6565%;\"\u003e1m H × 1m W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.0739%;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6565%;\"\u003eSun\/Semi‑shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.0739%;\"\u003eWater Smart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6565%;\"\u003eSemi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.0739%;\"\u003eIndigenous \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 61.6565%;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Cape Garden Online","offers":[{"title":"15cm","offer_id":42236003614775,"sku":"2523","price":169.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/5434\/4247\/files\/Erica-verticillata-onlineshop-capegarden_27257f9b-5ee0-4161-861c-027a893c98bf.png?v=1778854522","url":"https:\/\/www.capegardencentre.co.za\/products\/erica-verticillata-whorl-heath","provider":"Cape Garden Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}