Winter Heath. A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden. The foliage has salmon and gold coloured tips in spring. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers January to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Erica carnea ‘Lesley Sparkes’
A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden. The foliage has salmon and gold coloured tips in spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Erica |
|---|---|
| Species | carnea |
| Varietry | 'Lesley Sparkes' |
| Common Name | Winter Heath |
| Flower Colour | pink, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Low spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | January, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Ground cover, Rock garden, Winter attributes, Pot, Hanging baskets |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
| Pruning Time | After flowering, Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Botrytis, Honey fungus |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings, Layering |
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