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A Sparkling Spring Border Idea with Heaths and Wood Anemones

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Garden ideas, Border ideas, Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Winter borders, Spring Borders, Heather, Heath, Erica Carnea, Erica Myretoun Ruby', Anemone nemorosa, Wood Anemone

Get your winter landscape to burst into vivid life! Remember to plant a few Winter Heaths. Evergreen, they are terrific plants thanks to their fabulous ability to change color year-round. Low maintenance, deer or salt resistant, winter hardy, drought tolerant (once established) and fairly easy to grow, they do not require much: decent drainage and some sunshine. Interplant them with Wood anemones to add cheerful colors. Enjoy!

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Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 7
Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid)
Winter
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Landscaping Ideas Ground Covers, Beds And Borders

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Erica Carnea 'Myretoun Ruby', Winter Heath 'Myretoun Ruby', Heather 'Myretoun Ruby', Snow Heath 'Myretoun Ruby', Spring Heath 'Myretoun Ruby', Alpine Heath 'Myretoun Ruby' AGM Award

Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby' (Winter Heath)

Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’ (Winter Heath) is one of the darkest red Heath with masses of small, urn-shaped flowers that open heliotrope and deepen from magenta to rich, ruby-red over the season. Blooming heavily for weeks from mid-winter to late spring (Jan-May), they beautifully smother the needle-like, dark green foliage.

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Hardiness 5 - 7
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Winter
Height 6" - 1'
(15cm - 30cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
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Anemone Nemorosa, Wood Anemone, Lady's Nightcap, Moonflower, Nightcaps, Old Woman's Nest, Wind-Flower, Wood Crowfoot, Wood Windflower

Anemone nemorosa (Wood Anemone)

Vigorous, Anemone nemorosa (Wood Anemone) is a dwarf herbaceous perennial producing masses of star-shaped, single, white poppy-like flowers, 1-1.5 in. wide (2-4 cm), sometimes flushed pink or purple on their reverse, and with a ring of prominent golden stamens.

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Hardiness 5 - 8
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 6" - 10"
(15cm - 25cm)
Spread 6" - 2'
(15cm - 60cm)
Characteristics Showy
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Erica carnea ‘December Red’ (Winter Heath)
Erica Carnea 'December Red', Winter Heath 'December Red', Heather 'December Red', Snow Heath 'December Red', Spring Heath 'December Red', Alpine Heath 'December Red'
Erica carnea ‘December Red’ (Winter Heath)
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Erica x darleyensis ‘Kramer’s Rote’ (Winter Heath)
Erica x Darleyensis 'Kramer's Rote', Winter Heath 'Kramer's Rote', Heather 'Kramer's Rote', Heath 'Kramer's Rote', Winter Heath 'Kramer's Red', Heather 'Kramer's Red', Heath 'Kramer's Red', Darley Dale Heath 'Kramer's Rote', Darley Heath 'Kramer's Rote',AGM Award
Erica x darleyensis ‘Kramer’s Rote’ (Winter Heath)
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Erica x darleyensis ‘Darley Dale’ (Winter Heath)
Erica x Darleyensis 'Darley Dale', Winter Heath 'Darley Dale', Heather 'Darley Dale', Heath 'Darley Dale', Pink Heath, Pink Heather, Pink Flowers
Erica x darleyensis ‘Darley Dale’ (Winter Heath)
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Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’ (Winter Heath)
Erica x Darleyensis 'Furzey', Winter Heath 'Furzey', Heather 'Furzey', Heath 'Furzey', Pink Heath, Pink Heather, Pink Flowers,lilac Heath, lilac Heather, lilac FlowersAGM Award
Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’ (Winter Heath)
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Heath and Heather
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Credit: GAP Photos/Pernilla Bergdahl
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 7
Climate Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid)
Winter
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Landscaping Ideas Ground Covers, Beds And Borders
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