22+ Winter Heather Shrub

Let the bunch sit in water for a few minutes.

Winter heather shrub. Add heath to your garden soil to guarantee proper plant development. Ideal for massing in beds on hillsides or along pathways or to complement dwarf conifers. Heathers will either bloom in the winter or the summer but. The lower winter spreading types are grown as ground covers in rockeries containers or for spot color in flower and shrub beds. Evergreen heaths erica and heathers calluna vulgaris are terrific plants that deserve a spot in the garden. Their fabulous ability to change color year round injecting vivid life into our landscape at a time when they need it most is invaluable. Shape large beds.

The erica variety tolerates clay and even slightly chalky soil. Heather is a low growing flowering evergreen shrub. Plant taxonomy classifies the winter heath plants discussed here as erica x. 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. Great at providing winter color this vigorous low growing evergreen shrub creates an excellent groundcover for sunny locations while requiring little care. Thrives in rocky unimproved soils and needs little to no care when established. Use hand shears for smaller heathers.

Hardiest and most readily available of the winter blooming heaths are varieties of erica carnea. While the upright winter varieties are best suited for borders spot color massing or as container plants. Tall 15 30 cm and 18 in. Winter heaths and heather plants botanical classification and plant taxonomy. There are two types of winter heather plants. Grows in an attractive mound up to 6 12 in. Mounding evergreen shrub with terrific winter color its magenta red flowers last through early spring.

Some sources indicate erica carnea survives in zone 4 and maybe even zone 3 with adequate protection. With winter protection many varieties thrive in zone 4 to 25 f and sometimes even in parts of zone 3. Opt for shears that have a spring in them so it is less stressful on your hands. Darleyensisvarieties are usually hardy in zone 5 20 f. Prune annually in the early spring after the last frost. Choosing the right time and tools 1.