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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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Height2m (6½ft) -
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) -
Full sun
HEATHERS Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSeldom blooms
Pests & 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. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold
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Pruning group
Pruning 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.
RHS group 8 -
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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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
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Available from £4.50
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Available from £14.50
LIGUSTRUM japonicum 'Rotundifolium'
Japanese privet.
Available from £15.50
MAHONIA x media 'Charity'
Available from £17.00
SARCOCOCCA hookeriana 'Winter Gem'
Available from £15.50
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
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
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