Erica carnea 'Wintersonne'

Erica carnea 'Wintersonne'

A lower growing, hardy, frost tolerant heath that flowers from February through April. The rosy-pink flowers cover this low growing and compact plant growing from 6"-10" tall and 18" wide. Selected from seedlings of 'Myretoun Ruby' in Germany. The name means Winter Sun. Hardy to zone 4.

Type: Heathers
Genus: Erica
Species: carnea
Bloom Time: Feb.; March; April
Exposure: Full Sun
Color: Pink; Red
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Ultimate Height: 12 inches
Hardiness Zone: 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Growth Habit: Dwarf-mound
Water Requirements: Once a week