Erica carnea 'White' is a low, evergreen winter heath grown for reliable cold-season color and tidy, spreading habit. You can use it as a small-scale groundcover, a front-of-border accent, or a rock-garden plant where its needle-like foliage stays attractive year-round.

In late winter into early spring, it produces masses of small, urn-shaped, white blooms along the stems. The flowers stand out against the evergreen foliage and can brighten the garden when little else is in bloom. Mature size is typically 6-12 inches tall, with a slowly widening spread that helps it knit into a dense mat over time.

Give it full sun to part shade. In hotter climates, some afternoon shade can help reduce stress, but good light encourages the best flowering and a tighter, more compact form. Plant it in sharply drained soil; sandy or gritty, organic soils work well. Avoid heavy clay and soggy areas, especially in winter, as poor drainage can lead to decline.

After flowering, lightly trim just the soft, green tips to keep the plant full and compact and to encourage fresh growth for the next season. Mulch with fine bark or pine needles to help moderate moisture and protect shallow roots, and water during dry spells while it establishes.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-7 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 6-12"
• Spread: 12-24"
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes

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