Erica carnea 'Whisky' - P9

Description
The Winter heath 'Whisky' (Erica carnea) will brighten up any garden with its decorative, needle-shaped leaves in yellow. The orange-yellow winter colour is particularly eye-catching. The red tubular flowers are added from January.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica herbacea.

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

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Winter heath 'Whisky' are yellow, needle-shaped, glossy and alternate. With its orange-yellow foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Winter heath 'Whisky' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winter heath 'Whisky' 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 'Whisky' 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 Winter heath 'Whisky' appear in clusters from January to May.

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

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.