Erica arborea var. alpina f. aureifolia 'African Gold'
Erica arborea var. alpina f. aureifolia 'African Gold' is a hardy evergreen shrub with soft, golden-green foliage and masses of small white bell-shaped flowers appearing from April to May. Commonly known as Winter Heath or Alpine Heath, this variety originates from the European Alps and is well adapted to cold, exposed conditions, thriving even at high altitudes.
Its golden foliage provides year-round colour, glowing brightest in full sun. ‘African Gold’ is tolerant of lime and grows well in any fertile, well-drained soil, making it more adaptable than many heathers. Perfect for sunny borders, slopes, or gravel gardens, it attracts bees and other pollinators early in the season. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it’s a tough, reliable shrub for year-round interest and early spring blooms.
- Beautiful golden-green evergreen foliage
- White bell-shaped flowers (April–May)
- Attractive to bees and early pollinators
- Tolerant of lime and poor soils
- Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
- Height 100cm - Spread 60cm
Winter Heath, Alpine Heath
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EAN code8719323617636
- Pot Size12cm
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Flower ColourWhite
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthApril, May
- Foliage ColourGold, Green
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height100cm
- Spread60cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy, Columnar / Upright
- Plant TypeHeather
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Garden Edging, Ground Cover, Pots & Containers, Underplanting of Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance, Scented Flowers
- SunlightFull Sun
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