Erica arborea 'Estrella Gold'
tree heather 'Estrella Gold'
An exceptionally good tree heather, Erica arborea 'Estrella Gold' has an excellent upright form with lime-green foliage, peppered with white flowers in late spring. As the season progresses, this fresh foliage becomes yellow tipped, offering wonderful seasonal variation and height in either a heather garden or mixed border.
How to care for Erica arborea Estrella Gold:
Plant 'Estrella Gold' with a blend of ericaceous compost and perhaps some ericoid mycorrhizal fungi in the planting hole.
During the growing season water regularly, applying a half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks.
After the plant has flowered trim with shears or secateurs to remove the dead flowers and encourage bushy growth.
During the growing season water regularly, applying a half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks.
After the plant has flowered trim with shears or secateurs to remove the dead flowers and encourage bushy growth.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
3 litre pot
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