Winter heather (also called Erica heath) is best planted at the end of summer or during fall, and even in winter if it doesn’t freeze. It is also possible to plant heather in spring as long as you can provide for regular watering over the first year after planting. Water generously at the beginning, especially if it doesn’t rain, and if you can, add maritime pine bark mulch. Place Erica in close vicinity with camellia, rhododendron and Azalea: that way, you’ll only have to control soil acidity for a single growing bed. Another possibility: potted winter heather Thanks to its rather slow growth, Erica heather is very well suited to being grown in pots. You’ll be surprised to see that this plant can stay for years in the same old 12 inch (30 cm)-deep pot. Be careful though to water regularly, since soil dries up much faster in pots, especially in summer. Erica heather is such an easygoing plant that it requires almost no care. Prune lightly after blooming is over, without removing old growth. Water in case of prolonged dry spells or heat waves. Add special heath fertilizer in spring. To regenerate your heather plant, which might grow sparse after a while, you can cut stems down to around 8 inches (20 cm), and repeat this every 3 to 4 years. For potted Erica heather, it is recommended to add fertilizer every year. Watering must not be forgotten, especially for potted plants: water as soon as the soil dries up. Genus name comes from the Greek word kalluno meaning to cleanse or adorn. Plants were used for making brooms.

- Hardy in zones 5-7 or container grow. Blooms in September through March
- Prefers damp, acidic soil
- Loves the sun or part-sun
- Mature Height: 12" Width: 22"

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