Erica carnea ‘Myretoun Ruby’

This winter heather creates a lush magenta carpet due to its matforming habit and ruby urn-shaped flowers.

Some heathers will only perform on acidic soil, but this one, although its preference is acidic, will manage with neutral to somewhat alkaline soil too. Plant in full sunshine and moist but not waterlogged soil. Lightly clip after it flowers to stop it becoming straggly. Flowers last from December to March and the dark green foliage remains attractive all year.