Erica dried out - Am I too late?

[seeyouinanotherlifewhenwearebothcats]

Hi all. My Erica is looking dried out and crispy since planting out. I’m watering daily to try and revive it. It looks a bit more green and healthy underneath. Can it be saved? Any tips? Thank you

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@MereDintofPandiculation ? Anyone? Any ideas 🙏

It's still alive, but ericas like it in acidic soil, and if not, rainwater. If it sulks, then either/both conditions are not suitable for it. Cut away any dried-up/brown bits of foliage to tidy it up a bit.

Thank you! Do you think I should get some ericaceous compost to dig in around it?

How much water are you giving it? The soil needs to stay moist while it's establishing. I've just almost killed a thyme by not watering it enough after planting. Calluna and Daboecia need an acid soil but Erica carnea can cope with a neutral soil.

I’d say a good soak each evening but today I gave it morning and evening. It’s that type 🤔 it’s on a slope in a rockery so maybe water is running away from it too much. There are other mini heathers nearby which are doing well though. Also we’ve had very hot weather for a week now.

Water running away is a definite possibility.

I’d also erect a temporary sunshade for it

@MereDintofPandiculation thanks so much for this. Will get on it today 👍