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botanical name:
Erica carnea 'Springwood White'
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common name: Winter heath, Snow heath
family: Ericaceae
characteristics:
shrub, evergreen, ground-cover, scented/aromatic
height: 0.15m
width: 0.45m
growth rate: medium
growth habit: mounding
leaf colour: green
flower colour: white
main season: Winter
aspect:
full sun, part shade
conditions:
moist soil, sandy soil
preferred soil pH: acid
minimum temp: -23°C
USDA zone: 6 to 8
description:
Reliable, strong growing variety with a vigorous trailing habit, bright green foliage and abundant scented white flowers in winter, continuing into spring.
cultivation:
Well drained, preferably acid, soil in open sunny situation. Quite lime tolerant and will grow in light shade.