Winter Heath 'December Red', Heather 'December Red', Snow Heath 'December Red', Spring Heath 'December Red', Alpine Heath 'December Red'
One of the earliest Erica carnea (Winter Heath) to bloom, ‘December Red’ exhibits masses of narrow, urn-shaped flowers that open pink and deepen light purple over the season. Blooming heavily for weeks from early to late winter (Dec-Feb), they beautifully smother the needle-like, mid-green foliage. Great at providing winter color, this vigorous, low-growing, evergreen shrub creates an excellent ground cover for sunny locations while requiring little care.
One of the hardiest of Heathers, Erica carnea is native to the Alps of Central Europe. It is loved for its early bloom and evergreen presence and forms bristling mats of pink, white, purple or red blooms which are at their best with the early spring bulbs such as crocus, scillas and dwarf irises.
Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Erica |
Common names | Heather, Winter Heath |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Winter |
Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Erica |
Common names | Heather, Winter Heath |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Winter |
Height | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Erica carnea ‘December Red’ (Winter Heath) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Erica carnea ‘December Red’ (Winter Heath) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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