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How to Grow Winter Heath and Favorite Varieties
21.12.2023 - 20:54 / finegardening.com
Winter heath (Erica carnea, Zones 5-8) is surprisingly absent from our Northeastern gardens. Species in the heath genus (Erica) are often confused or lumped in with heather (Calluna vulgaris, Zones 4-7). While heather cultivars can still be found at many garden centers and online nurseries, you may wish to avoid planting them. This species has been reported as invasive in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest. While it may not appear to spread around one’s garden, in wild areas, especially alpine, high-elevation, and coastal areas, heather has been documented as impacting the displacement of some native plants. Learn more about heaths and heathers.
Luckily, winter heath, which is perhaps even more beautiful than heather, provides dense, evergreen foliage. It has colorful winter blooms in shades of white, pink, and purple in what can otherwise be a dull gardening season for gardeners with cold winters. Since this species is hardy through USDA Zone 5, winter heaths are well-suited to most Northeastern gardens, providing year-round interest. This plant is a true winter-bloomer and can flower any time from December through April depending on variety.
Always read the descriptions of each winter heath variety carefully to discover the foliage color, which can often change through the four seasons. Golden needles may turn bright chartreuse in spring and winter or be blushed with pink or red, while dark green needles might turn nearly violet once winter arrives. Many consider the flower color on winter heaths to be simply a nice bonus, as the real show comes from the many tints and textures presented by the foliage.
Because these leaves are so lovely, many gardeners plant winter heath in large drifts, often mixing varieties to
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