Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold'

Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold' bears bright golden soft evergreen foliage all year round, with scented white flowers as an occasional late-winter bonus. It's a great choice for growing in pots where it combines well with Erica carnea and spring-flowering bedding plants.

Grow Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold' in well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. Trim the foliage lightly in late spring to keep it in shape.

Plant calendar

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Erica ‘Albert's gold’ and wildlife

Erica ‘Albert's gold’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Erica ‘Albert's gold’ poisonous?

Erica ‘Albert's gold’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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