Erica × veitchii 'Gold Tips'
heather 'Gold Tips'
- 3 litre pot
- £32.99
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: February to April
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Bright green foliage with golden-tipped shoots in spring, Erica × veitchii 'Gold Tips' is smothered in honey-scented bell shaped flowers between February and April. This small, slow-growing evergreen heather lends height and textural contrast when surrounded by other acid loving plants.
Plant Erica in a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil, using a blend of ericaceous compost and well-rotted compost, and optionally add ericoid mycorrhizal fungi to the planting hole. Mulch lightly with ericaceous material to keep roots cool and moist.
During the growing season, water regularly and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks. After flowering, trim the tips with shears or secateurs to remove dead flowers and encourage bushy growth, but avoid cutting into old wood as it may not resprout. Protect young plants from frost and only water in winter if the soil is dry.
During the growing season, water regularly and apply a half-strength balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks. After flowering, trim the tips with shears or secateurs to remove dead flowers and encourage bushy growth, but avoid cutting into old wood as it may not resprout. Protect young plants from frost and only water in winter if the soil is dry.