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heather 'Snow Queen'

Erica carnea f. alba 'Snow Queen'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Snow Queen' is a low-growing shrub to around 15cm tall; relatively large, white flowers are held above the mid-green foliage from mid-winter into spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A lime-tolerant heather, prefers well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun but can grow in alkaline soils and partial shade; see Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be affected by Phytophthora root rot diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years