Erica williamsii 'P.D. Williams' - P12

Description
The Williams-Heide 'P.D. Williams' (Erica x williamsii) will brighten up any garden with its countless pink bell-shaped flowers. From August 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. The creamy yellow new shoots and the medium green autumn colour, which changes to bronze green in winter, are particularly eye-catching.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica × williamsii 'Williamsiana'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive mid-green autumn colouring * creamy yellow shoots

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Williams-Heide 'P.D. Williams' are yellow-green, needle-shaped. Creamy yellow shoots. Williams-Heide 'P.D. Williams' is bright medium green in autumn. With its bronze-green foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Frost hardiness
The Williams-Heide 'P.D. Williams' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Erica x williamsii 'P.D. Williams' 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).

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 pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from August to November.

Use
Tubs, group planting, heather garden, rock garden