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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 pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Rose pink -
Height20-25cm (8-10in) -
Spread25cm (10in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilRose-pink flowers darken to purplish pink.
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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 sunPrefers an open site
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesPhytophthora root rot, Pythium, Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.
Place of originGarden originResistant 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 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 £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Pink Spangles'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Eva'
Alpine heath, Winter 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
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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