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Erica carnea Springwood White - Winter Heath

Erica carnea Springwood White
Winter Heath, Spring Heath, Snow Heather, Alpine Heath

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Very handsome plant with numerous roots.

Sophie , 21/02/2024

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'Spingwood White' is a white-flowered snow heather, which blooms profusely from December to April. A hardy ground cover plant that also tolerates slightly chalky soils.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time September to November
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Description

Heathers are low perennial ground cover plants.

They have the double advantage of having evergreen foliage and offering a very long flowering period in winter, when most other plants are dormant. We have selected Erica Carnea for you.

They are one of the few heather varieties that grow in all types of soil, even non-acidic ones.

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Erica carnea Springwood White - Winter Heath (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time January to April, December
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Erica

Species

carnea

Cultivar

Springwood White

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Winter Heath, Spring Heath, Snow Heather, Alpine Heath

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant in good sandy garden soil that is rather poor and does not retain water permanently. A slightly chalky soil is also suitable. Adding 15% to 20% of compost or turf in the planting hole is recommended.

Planting period

Recommended planting time September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
4,8/5

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