Erica carnea, also known as Winter Heath, is the perfect solution for adding vibrant colour and year-round interest to your garden, especially during the colder months. This hardy evergreen shrub blooms in late winter to early spring, filling your garden with beautiful bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink just when you need it most. Its compact size and dense growth make it an excellent choice for ground cover, borders, or rock gardens, where it can thrive with minimal maintenance.
Erica carnea is incredibly drought-tolerant once established, requiring very little care beyond occasional pruning after blooming. It thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and can grow in both full sun and partial shade, making it highly versatile. Its evergreen foliage ensures your garden will have texture and colour all year long, even in winter. Perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, seasonal show of colour, Erica carnea will not only brighten up your garden but also attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. Add this charming shrub to your landscape for a reliable, easy-care plant that brings beauty to your garden throughout the year. Height: 15cm (6"). Spread: 45cm (18"). A low-growing, evergreen shrub, Erica carnea provides excellent groundcover. Unlike some heathers, Erica carnea cultivars are lime tolerant and will grow equally well in almost any garden soil. Grow Erica carnea in well-drained soil in full sun. When growing in containers, use a good quality soil-based potting mix.
