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HEATHERS Erica arborea 'Estrella Gold'
Commonly known as Tree heath
Hardy slow growing variety with yellow young foliage
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Evergreen
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White
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces small, white flowers in spring.
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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 'Estrella Gold'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesFungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.Place of originPortugal.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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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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
1.2m (4ft)
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Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50

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Irish heath, Mediterranean heath
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Heath
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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