ERICA CARNEA SPRINGWOOD WHITE / SPRINGWOOD WHITE HEATH

ERICA CARNEA SPRINGWOOD WHITE / SPRINGWOOD WHITE HEATH
A Compact Evergreen with Elegant White Blooms and Winter Appeal

Erica carnea 'Springwood White,' commonly known as Springwood White Heath, is a charming low-growing evergreen shrub that provides elegant white flowers in late winter to early spring. This hardy plant is perfect for cold climates, thriving in USDA Zones 4–8. Its evergreen, needle-like foliage offers year-round texture, while the striking white blooms bring brightness to the winter landscape. Ideal for groundcover, borders, or containers, Springwood White Heath is a versatile and low-maintenance addition to any garden, bringing color when most other plants are dormant.

Why Choose Springwood White Heath?

• Winter Interest: Produces elegant white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring, adding brightness to your garden during the colder months.
• Cold-Hardy: Thrives in USDA Zones 4–8, making it a reliable choice for regions with cold winters.
• Evergreen: Retains its fine, needle-like foliage year-round, providing structure and color even in winter.
• Compact Growth: Its dense, spreading habit makes it perfect for use as groundcover, borders, or in containers.

Key Features:

• Flower Color: Elegant white flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring, offering early-season color.
• Foliage: Fine, needle-like evergreen foliage that remains soft and green throughout the year.
• Shape: Compact, spreading form that works well in small spaces, as a groundcover, or as part of a border.
• Height and Spread: Grows 6–12 inches tall and spreads 18–24 inches wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in well-drained, acidic soils, and tolerates poor soil conditions once established.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 6–12 inches tall, 18–24 inches wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

Ideal Uses:

• Groundcover: Perfect for filling in low-maintenance areas with beautiful evergreen coverage.
• Borders and Edging: Adds a touch of elegance to borders or garden edges.
• Winter and Spring Gardens: Brings early-season color and interest when other plants are dormant.
• Containers: Ideal for containers, offering seasonal blooms and evergreen structure.

Springwood White Heath is a stunning choice for gardeners looking to add elegance and winter interest to their landscape. With its cold hardiness, compact size, and white blooms, it’s an excellent groundcover, border plant, or container option that provides beauty when few other plants are in bloom.