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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Width: 16 to 20 inches
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Bright green
Bloom time: December to May
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low to medium
Maintenance: Low; prune after flowering to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees

Groundcovers

Erica carnea 'Springwood White'

Springwood White Winter Heath

Erica carnea 'Springwood White' is a vigorous, evergreen shrub with abundant white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from early winter through mid-spring. These delicate blooms create a bold contrast against the plant's bright green, needle-like foliage, offering a splash of color during the colder months.

'Springwood White' forms dense mats of foliage, making it an excellent ground cover option. Its trailing stems allow it to cascade gracefully over walls or edges, adding visual interest to garden landscapes.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low to medium

Bloom time

December to May

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Slopes & Banks
Containers
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Candytufts · Blue oat grasses · Rockroses · Japanese maples · Lavender · Hellebores

Design tip

Plant along the tops of retaining walls or raised beds where the spreading branches can naturally soften hard edges. Repeating generous drifts throughout the landscape creates a cohesive evergreen framework that provides structure and interest even during the quietest months.

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