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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Deep magenta-pink flowers
Foliage color: Dark green
Bloom time: Winter to early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; trim back after blooming to maintain shape
Growing zone: Zones 6-8
Wildlife: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red'

Kramer's Red Winter Heath

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Winter 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

Repeat broad drifts near entrances or patios where colorful winter blooms can be appreciated during the colder months. Layer evergreen companions with contrasting forms to create lasting structure while ensuring the landscape remains attractive long after flowering has finished.

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