Winter Heather care guide
Erica carnea
💧
7d
Water
🌿
60d
Feed
📏
15-25cm
Height
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H6
Hardy
About Winter Heather
Low evergreen carpets smothered in pink, white or magenta flowers from December to April. Unlike summer heathers it tolerates alkaline soil, and bees love it on mild days.
Outdoor garden plant. Winter Interest. Typically flowers around Dec, Jan, Feb.
How to care for Winter Heather
💧 Watering
Water in dry spells the first year; then drought-tolerant.
🌿 Feeding
A light ericaceous feed in spring keeps colour strong.
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