Erica carnea 'December Red'

Winter Heath

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Common Name:

Winter Heath

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

25 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Winter Heath (Erica carnea 'December Red') - Description

E. c. 'December Red' bears medium green leaves with pink to reddish purple flowers in the winter.

Winter Heath (Erica carnea 'December Red') - Blooming

Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Flowers are produced on previous year's growth.

Winter Heath (Erica carnea 'December Red') - Growth

Evergreen shrubs found in a wide range of habitats. Heath does best in full sun, and can be used as a shrubb ground cover or in containers. They are sensitive to harsh winter winds, so if attempted to grow a variety at its hardiness limit, cover with evergreen branches in late fall and spray with an antidesiccant and cover roots with mulch.

Winter Heath (Erica carnea 'December Red') - Planting

Propagate with semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by mound-layering in spring. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood. Some species native to the South African Cape need smoke treatment to germinate.

Winter Heath (Erica carnea 'December Red') - Pest

Problems that occasionally occur are rust, wilt, root rot, and powdery mildew.

Winter Heath (Erica carnea 'December Red') - Interesting facts

Erica, which is commonly known as Heath, and the closely related Calluna, commonly known as Heather, give their name to the shrubland habitat on which they are normally found.

Winter Heath (Erica carnea 'December Red') - Soil and irrigation

Most demand acidic soil of peat and sand, well-draining soils. Some species tolerate alkalinated soil. Potted heath will need plenty of water during growing season.