Erica carnea Red
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Erica carnea, also known as 'December Red' or Red Winter Heath, a stunning evergreen plant renowned for its vibrant blooms that grace the garden from December through March. While its name suggests a red hue, the flowers actually
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With its vigorous growth habit, Erica carnea 'December Red' spreads wide, making it an ideal choice for ground cover. This variety of winter heath boasts not only beauty but also resilience, thriving in various conditions. Originating from the alpine regions of Europe, it is well-adapted to withstand harsh winters and flourishes in any well-drained soil.
Even as other flowers fade and the garden takes on a more barren appearance, 'December Red' continues to shine, providing color and interest throughout the colder months. Its low maintenance nature makes it a perfect addition to any garden or patio, requiring minimal care while still delivering maximum impact.
Bring lasting beauty to your outdoor space with Erica carnea 'December Red', an exquisite and enduring winter flowering plant that promises to brighten up even the dreariest of days.
- 1 x Erica Carnea Red
| Botanical name | Erica carnea |
|---|---|
| Category | Erica |
| Delivered as | Pot plant |
| aa_height | 10-15cm |
| Qty | 1x |
| Flowers | Yes |
| Flower period | Winter-Spring |
| Fragrant | No |
| Cutflowers | No |
| Flower colour | Red |
| Fruits | No |
| Edible | No |
| Location | Sunny |
| Hardy | Yes |
| Groundcovering | No |
| Naturalizing | No |
| Plant spacing | 40cm |
| Plant Depth | 10cm |
| Preferred Soil | Peaty soil |
| Full grown height | 30cm - 40cm |
| Mature width | 10cm - 20cm |
| Poisonous | No |
| Size | Ø 9cm |
| USP | Bee friendly flowers |
How to take care of Erica carnea Red
ERICA, WINTER HEATHER. For best results soak the roots for approx 2 hrs before planting and water well after planting and for the next few weeks. This is a hardy variety. Their flowers are borne in late autumn to early spring. Its forms a low maintenance ground cover plant. Choose a sunny or light shade position. It will thrive in a limy well-drained soil. For best results you can add some peat to the soil at the time of planting. Bunch the trailing stems together before planting and plant deeply, covering some of the leaves. This helps the plant not to go bare in the centre in later years. Keep them well watered during their first spring and summer after planting. Trim away any unwanted bits after the flowering period but do not cut into the old wood.
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