- Botanical name: Erica arborea 'Albert's Gold'
- Common name: Winter heather
- Family: Ericaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Golden
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Low maintenance plant
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Erica 'Albert's Gold'
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Plant size
2m height
80cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
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 Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
