Erica carnea Red - P12

Description
The Winter heath 'Early Red' (Erica carnea) will brighten up any garden with its countless red tubular flowers. From December onwards, it will be a delight in flower beds as well as in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica herbacea.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Winter heath 'Early Red' are dark green, needle-shaped, glossy, alternate.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Winter heath 'Early Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winter heath 'Early Red' is a bushy, dense and creeping dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 15 - 40 cm and a width of 30 - 50 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 'Early Red' 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 red, tubular flowers of the Winter heath 'Early Red' appear in clusters from December to March.

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

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.