Plants > Shrubs

Irish heath 'Thing Nee'

Erica erigena f. aureifolia 'Thing Nee'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Thing Nee' is a bushy, evergreen shrub to about 1m, with golden-yellow, needle-like foliage all year round. Spires of pink flowers are produced from late winter to late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, acid soil in full sun. Shelter from strong winds to avoid broken branches. See hardy heathers for more advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by fungal diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years