Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red' | Kramer's Red Winter Heath
DESCRIPTION
Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer’s Red' is a vibrant winter-blooming heather that produces a profusion of magenta-pink flowers from late autumn through early spring. The bell-shaped blooms cover the plant’s wiry stems, creating a vivid contrast against the finely textured, dark green foliage, which takes on a bronzy tint during colder months.
This cultivar originates from hybridization efforts to enhance year-round interest and cold tolerance in heathers. 'Kramer’s Red' is an excellent choice for adding color to winter gardens, rockeries, or borders. Its long flowering season and evergreen nature ensure it remains a reliable source of visual appeal during the year’s cooler months.
DESCRIPTION
Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer’s Red' is a vibrant winter-blooming heather that produces a profusion of magenta-pink flowers from late autumn through early spring. The bell-shaped blooms cover the plant’s wiry stems, creating a vivid contrast against the finely textured, dark green foliage, which takes on a bronzy tint during colder months.
This cultivar originates from hybridization efforts to enhance year-round interest and cold tolerance in heathers. 'Kramer’s Red' is an excellent choice for adding color to winter gardens, rockeries, or borders. Its long flowering season and evergreen nature ensure it remains a reliable source of visual appeal during the year’s cooler months.
DESCRIPTION
Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer’s Red' is a vibrant winter-blooming heather that produces a profusion of magenta-pink flowers from late autumn through early spring. The bell-shaped blooms cover the plant’s wiry stems, creating a vivid contrast against the finely textured, dark green foliage, which takes on a bronzy tint during colder months.
This cultivar originates from hybridization efforts to enhance year-round interest and cold tolerance in heathers. 'Kramer’s Red' is an excellent choice for adding color to winter gardens, rockeries, or borders. Its long flowering season and evergreen nature ensure it remains a reliable source of visual appeal during the year’s cooler months.
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Family: Ericaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: Deep magenta-pink flowers
Bloom time: Winter to early spring
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; trim back after blooming to maintain shape
Growing zone: Zones 6-8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinators
