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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 4 to 6 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Soft pink, urn-shaped flowers
Foliage color: Green needle-like leaves
Bloom time: Midwinter to early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Average
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees; provides early nectar source

Groundcovers

Erica carnea 'Springwood Pink'

Springwood Pink Winter Heath

Erica carnea 'Springwood Pink' is a reliable winter-flowering heather, renowned for its delicate pink blooms that appear from late winter into early spring. The small, bell-shaped flowers densely cover the stems, creating a cheerful display during the colder months when few other plants are in bloom. The evergreen foliage, a vibrant green, provides a lush backdrop that enhances the floral display.

This cultivar originated from the European Alps, where it thrives in cool, mountainous conditions.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Average

Bloom time

Midwinter to early spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Slopes & Banks
Pathways & Walkways
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Snowdrops · Dwarf conifers · Sea thrifts · Creeping phlox · Hellebores · Dwarf rhododendrons

Design tip

Plant sweeping drifts along retaining walls or gently sloping banks where the cascading branches can soften hard edges. Repeating broad masses throughout the landscape creates year-round structure while highlighting seasonal blooms with a unified, natural appearance.

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