Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes'

Erica carnea 'Ann Sparkes'AGM

The flowers, Feb-May, open rose pink (H7) and darken to heliotrope (H12). The orange foliage turns crimson under cold stress with bronze tips during the rest of the year. Distinctive and a definite must for the heather garden. Sport from 'Vivellii'. Named after two sisters-in-law of J. W. Sparkes. Ht. 10-15cm. Spd. 21-25cm.

Sources: THS, 1a, 1e, 1z, 2b, 4a, 4d, 4l, 6c, 6h, 7j, 9b, 11b, 11c, 11t, 12b, 12c, 12j, 12k, 14e, 14j, 14x, 14z, 15b, 15d, 15f, 15h, 15k

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