Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Winter heath 'Ann Sparkes' (Erica carnea) will brighten up any garden with its decorative, needle-shaped orange leaves. The bronze-coloured new shoots and the carmine-red winter colour are particularly eye-catching. The pink-red tubular flowers are added from February.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica herbacea.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * bronze shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Winter heath 'Ann Sparkes' are orange, needle-shaped, alternate. Bronze-coloured shoots. With its carmine-red foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Winter heath 'Ann Sparkes' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winter heath 'Ann Sparkes' is a compact growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 10 - 15 cm and a width of 20 - 25 cm.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes' 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).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from April to May.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily; waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The pink-red, tubular flowers of Winter heath 'Ann Sparkes' appear in clusters from February to May.

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

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.