Erica arborea 'Estrella Gold' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Tree heath 'Estrella Gold' (Erica arborea) will brighten up any garden with its countless white bell-shaped flowers. From April onwards, it will be a delight in flower beds, as well as in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, yellow-green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * tolerates pruning

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Tree heath 'Estrella 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 'Estrella 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 'Estrella Gold' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

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

Planting partner
The Tree heath 'Estrella Gold' sets beautiful accents together with: Broom 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. These are pleasantly scented.

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

Root
Erica arborea 'Estrella Gold' is a heartroot.