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Winter Heath

Erica Carnea 'Springwood White'

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Overview

Winter Heath 'Springwood White' (Erica carnea) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub reaching a mature size of about 6-12 inches high and 18-24 inches wide. Its needle-like, green foliage is adorned with a profusion of snowy white flowers from late winter to early spring, providing vibrant contrast in the landscape. Hardy in zones 5-7, this groundcover prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Ideal for rock gardens and borders.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–7Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Temperate
Winter Heath (Erica Carnea 'Springwood White') — Winter Heath 'Springwood White' (Erica carnea) is a low-growing

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Winter Heath (Erica Carnea 'Springwood White') — Winter Heath 'Springwood White' (Erica carnea) is a low-growing

Photograph: Mike Peel ( www.mikepeel.net )., CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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