Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Tree heath 'Albert´s Gold' (Erica arborea) will brighten up any garden with its decorative, needle-shaped leaves in yellow-green. The white bell-shaped flowers are added from April.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica arborea var. alpina f. aureifolia 'Albert's Gold', Erica arborea 'Arbora Gold', Erica arborea 'Arnold's Gold'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Tree heath 'Albert´s Gold' are yellow-green, needle-shaped.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to Mediterranean region.

Frost hardiness
The Tree heath 'Albert´s Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Erica arborea 'Albert´s Gold' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Tree heath 'Albert´s Gold' sets beautiful accents together with: Heather.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tubs, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Erica arborea 'Albert´s Gold' is a heartroot.