Erica cinerea 'Golden Sport'

HEATHER, HEATH
Family: Ericaceae

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Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Shrubs.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 4-6, 15-17.
USDA: zones 6-8.
Mature size:
Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm).
Flowering period:
July-August
Flowering attributes:
Amethyst urn-shaped flowers on long racemes.
Leaf attributes:
Whorled, linear golden leaves.
Growth habit:
Compact rounded

Light:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy, humus rich soil.
Feeding:
Little to no fertilizing in the maritime Northwest.
Propagation Methods:
Semi-ripe cuttings mid-summer
Pruning Methods:
Prune after blooms start to fade.

 

Rainy Side Notes

I wouldn't plant a lot of these together the color would probably be too much. I do like it next to the lavender on top of the rock wall. The yellow foliage turns red and gold in winter adding needed color to the winter garden.

Photographed in author's garden.