Erica carnea
Common Name: "Winter heather"
Type: Evergreen shrub Family: Ericaceae Hardiness Zone: 4-8 Sunlight: Full sun Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Acidic to neutral Moisture: Well-drained, moist, needs summer irrigation in Victoria Plant Height x Width: 8" x 24" Leaf: Dark green foliage Flower: One-sided racemes of urn-shaped, purple/pink flowers Bloom Time: Mid-winter to early spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Sheer after bloom Landscape use: Use in shrub border for winter interest, mix summer heathers Pest and Disease: May be susceptible to fungal diseases Native Range: Europe Planting Instructions: Mix with different colour heathers as well as different seasons of bloom Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings Deer and Rabbit Tolerant: Deer resistant |