Erica carnea
Winter Heath
Please register or login to build your personal plant list.Winter Heath is an evergreen plant with needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers, which bloom late winter to early spring. Its...
Description:
Winter Heath is an evergreen plant with needle-like leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers, which bloom late winter to early spring. Its long-blooming flowers provide cheery late winter/early spring color to the yard. Cover it in winter with mulch to protect from very cold temperatures. Any pruning should be done immediately after flowering. Winter Heath is a good choice for slopes and rock gardens.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Scotch Heath
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial, Groundcover
New Jersey Native: No
Bloom Times: Spring, Winter
Bloom Colors: Pink
Deer Resistance: High
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: Ridge & Valley - RV, Highland - H
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Low
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1.5 ft
Growth Rate: Slow