Ann Sparkes winter heath
Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Ann Sparkes' winter heath (Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes') is a shrub for borders, rock gardens, ground cover, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy soil. It grows slowly into a dense, evergreen mound, and bees visit the flowers in winter and spring. Deer tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Lamb’s ear, Common holly, and Red spider lily.