Erica carnea 'Westwood Yellow'

Erica carnea 'Westwood Yellow'AGM

The flowers, Feb-Apr, open shell pink (H16) darkening through the season to heliotrope (H12). The foliage remains yellow throughout the year and less orange than 'Foxhollow'. Less prone to foliage burn in spring than most other yellow carneas. Compact upright habit. Thought to be a seedling from 'Foxhollow', it was named after Westwood Road, Windlesham, Surrey, England where John F. Lett's house "Foxhollow" was located. Ht. 10-15cm. Spd. 26-30cm.

Sources: THS, 1a, 1e, 1z, 2b, 4d, 6h, 7j, 11b, 11c, 11t, 12c, 12j, 13j, 13k, 14e, 14g, 14r, 14v, 15b, 15d, 15h

© The Heather Society, 25 February 2006