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HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Isabell'
Commonly known as Alpine heath, Winter heath
White
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBright green foliage.
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Height15cm (6in) -
Spread45cm (18in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilErect but spreading habit.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Isabell'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesFungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.
Place of originGarden origin (Germany).Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
RHS group 10 -
Seasonal InterestWinter
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingWill tolerate mildly alkaline conditionsFertile well drained soilOpen site
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Bee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Eva'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Foxhollow'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red'
Darley Dale heath
Available from £4.50
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
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
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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