Erica carnea 'Winterfreude'
Known as the 'Winter Heath' or 'Alpine Heath' Erica carnea and its many cultivars are perhaps the most adaptable and hardy of all the heathers. Originating from the European Alps it is used to high altitudes and very cold temperatures. It will grow as happily on soils containing lime as in acid conditions, but the addition of peat is always beneficial both for aerating heavy soils and retaining moisture in sandy soils. All heathers have fibrous roots and these dislike compaction.
All cultivars are low growing and suitable for ground cover, some being better suited than others for this purpose. The flowers continue through winter - frost, snow, rain, and wind - offering what must be the best value of almost any garden plant. As with most heathers planting in large drifts is most effective. Remember to plant in full sun to get best flowering results.
'Winterfreude' - Low spreading form of heather with mid-green foliage abd crimson flowers from late autumn to mid-spring. One of the earliest flowering Erica carneas. Trim to base of flower spike after flowering.
- Flowers for winter interest
- Evergreen
- Low growing for ground cover
- Height 15cm - Spread 45cm
Heather, Erica carnea 'Winter Delight'
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EAN code5056583120791
- Pot Size1L (13cm)
- AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Flower ColourMagenta, Pink, Purple
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthJanuary, February, March, April, November, December
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height15cm
- Spread45cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitMat-forming
- Plant TypeHeather
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Garden Edging, Ground Cover, Pots & Containers, Underplanting of Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
- Season of InterestSpring, Winter
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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