Erica cinerea 'Golden Sport'
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HEATHER, HEATH
Family: Ericaceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Shrubs.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 4-6, 15-17.
USDA: zones 6-8.
Mature size:
Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm).
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Flowering period: July-August
Flowering attributes: Amethyst urn-shaped flowers on long racemes.
Leaf attributes: Whorled, linear golden leaves.
Growth habit: Compact rounded
Light: Full sun
Soil: Sandy, humus rich soil.
Feeding: Little to no fertilizing in the maritime Northwest.
Propagation Methods: Semi-ripe cuttings mid-summer
Pruning Methods: Prune after blooms start to fade.
Rainy Side Notes
I wouldn't plant a lot of these together the color would probably be too much. I do like it next to the lavender on top of the rock wall. The yellow foliage turns red and gold in winter adding needed color to the winter garden.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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