Erica carnea
Spring or Snow Heather
Description
This small plant will grow 6-16" high and has medium green foliage with rose/red flowers that bloom from December to June.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.