[Download] 50 Winter Heather Shrub

Plant taxonomy classifies the winter heath plants discussed here as erica x.

Winter heather shrub. Heathers will either bloom in the winter or the summer but. While the upright winter varieties are best suited for borders spot color massing or as container plants. Heather that flowers in winter is likely erica carnea actually a type of winter blooming heath which grows in usda plant hardiness zones 5 through 7. Opt for shears that have a spring in them so it is less stressful on your hands. Winter heaths and heather plants botanical classification and plant taxonomy. Choosing the right time and tools 1. Prune annually in the early spring after the last frost.

Shape large beds. Thrives in rocky unimproved soils and needs little to no care when established. Let the bunch sit in water for a few minutes. Ideal for massing in beds on hillsides or along pathways or to complement dwarf conifers. Hardiest and most readily available of the winter blooming heaths are varieties of erica carnea. Some sources indicate erica carnea survives in zone 4 and maybe even zone 3 with adequate protection. Erica x darleyensis mediterranean pink is very much its parents child when it comes to height.

Great at providing winter color this vigorous low growing evergreen shrub creates an excellent groundcover for sunny locations while requiring little care. Darleyensisvarieties are usually hardy in zone 5 20 f. Tall 15 30 cm and 18 in. Their fabulous ability to change color year round injecting vivid life into our landscape at a time when they need it most is invaluable. Grows in an attractive mound up to 6 12 in. Planting winter heather unravel the roots that are at the base of the plant. Growth is relatively slow and heather will.

There are two types of winter heather plants. The erica variety tolerates clay and even slightly chalky soil. With winter protection many varieties thrive in zone 4 to 25 f and sometimes even in parts of zone 3. Use hand shears for smaller heathers. Mounding evergreen shrub with terrific winter color its magenta red flowers last through early spring. Evergreen heaths erica and heathers calluna vulgaris are terrific plants that deserve a spot in the garden.