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heath 'Gold Tips'

Erica × veitchii 'Gold Tips'

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Gold Tips' is a bushy evergreen shrub of upright habit with bright dark green foliage, tipped with yellow new growth in spring. Flowers scented, white, in large erect plumes

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; whilst it prefers acid soil it will tolerate alkaline. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to fungal diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Bog GardenPond MarginsGreenhouseConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years