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HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes'
Commonly known as Alpine heath, Winter heath
Rose-pink. Yellow-bronze foliage
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - rose pink -
Height - 20-25cm (8-10in) -
Spread - 25cm (10in)
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - rose-pink flowers darken to purplish pink.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun - prefers an open site -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions. -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Winter
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving - will tolerate mildly alkaline conditions
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Foxhollow'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £3.75
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £3.75
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Pink Spangles'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £3.75
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Isabell'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £3.75
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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