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HEATHERS Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold'
Commonly known as Tree heath
Tree heath with scented white flowers in early spring and the brightest golden foliage
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Evergreen
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White
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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread80cm (32in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
HEATHERS Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSeldom bloomsPests & DiseasesFungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.Place of originGarden origin (Birmingham, UK)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersLightly honey-scented.
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile well drained soilOpen site
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
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Available from £15.00
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Tree heath
Available from £16.50
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Available from £4.50
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Scaly-leaved Nepal juniper, Flaky juniper
Available from £15.00
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Japanese privet.
Available from £16.50
MAHONIA x media 'Charity'
Available from £18.50
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
Available from £16.50
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50