Heath | Plant, Description, & Examples | Britannica
WEBheath, (genus Erica), genus of about 800 species of low evergreen shrubs of the family Ericaceae. Most heath species are indigenous to South Africa, where they are especially diverse in the southwestern Cape region.
Erica (plant) - Wikipedia
WEBMost of the species of Erica are small shrubs from 20–150 centimetres (8–59 inches) high, though some are taller; the tallest are E. arborea (tree heath) and E. scoparia (besom heath), both of which can reach up to 7 metres (23 feet) tall.
How to Grow and Care for Heath and Heather - Gardenia
WEBHow to grow Heath, How to grow Heather, Gardening with Heaths and Heathers. Evergreen, Heaths (Erica), and Heathers (Calluna vulgaris) are terrific plants that deserve a spot in the garden.
Heath and Heather: Captivating Ground Covers - Gardenia
WEBIts tiny, bell-shaped flowers, ranging in color from white to pink to deep purple, bloom from late summer to fall. Heather is hardy in USDA zones 4-6. The flowers are a rich nectar source, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
How to Grow and Care for Winter Heath (Erica Carnea) - The Spruce
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Winter heath (Erica carnea) is a hardy, evergreen ground cover that blooms in late winter and early spring. It needs ample light and good drainage to thrive.
Epacris impressa - Wikipedia
WEBA pink-flowered form, often referred to as "pink heath", is the floral emblem of the state of Victoria. Epacris impressa has proven a difficult plant to propagate reliably, which has limited its use in horticulture and revegetation. It grows best in well-drained but moist soil in a semishaded position.
How to Grow Heath and Heather - Dave's Garden
WEBFeb 29, 2016 · These low-growing perennials offer intense color, interesting foliage, and flowers in the home garden. With over 500 cultivars of heather and 700 types of heath, there's plenty to choose from for your garden.
How to Grow Flowering Heathers and Heaths - Better Homes & Gardens
WEBMay 31, 2023 · How to Grow Flowering Heathers and Heaths. Easy-to-grow heathers bring year-round color to gardens in almost any climate. Learn how to choose, plant, and care for flowering heathers and heaths. By. Viveka Neveln. Updated on May 31, 2023. Reviewed by. Joseph Tychonievich.
How to grow and care for winter heather - Homes & Gardens
WEBSep 10, 2023 · Gardens. How to grow and care for winter heather – brighten your plot with these pretty plants. Discover how to grow winter heather and add these colorful, super hardy shrubs to your flower beds, borders and containers. Sign up to our newsletter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an …
Grow Heaths and Heathers for Year-Round Beauty - Fine Gardening
WEBHeathers provide any garden with a blast of glowing colors from late spring into midsummer. They also display stunning winter foliage colors of chartreuse, coppery oranges, and burgundy. See below for some of my favorite options. Heaths that shine in winter. ‘Springwood Pink’ courtesy of Monteregina via Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED.