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Brightness Erica Heather

Brightness Erica Heather

Erica carnea 'Brightness'

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SKU: TL-eribrigh
Erica carnea ‘Brightness’ lives up to its name, bringing a brilliant splash of color to winter gardens with its deep magenta-pink flowers, blooming from late winter through early spring. This...
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Zone
USDA Zone:4
Watering
Watering Needs:Let dry between waterings
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Full sun
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Brightness Erica Heather

Erica carnea ‘Brightness’ lives up to its name, bringing a brilliant splash of color to winter gardens with its deep magenta-pink flowers, blooming from late winter through early spring. This low-growing, evergreen heather forms a dense, spreading mat of fine green foliage, turning bronze in winter for an added layer of seasonal interest. Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, ‘Brightness’ thrives in rock gardens, borders, slopes, and mass plantings, where its early blooms provide essential nectar for pollinators.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 12 in. - 20 in. , Width - 12 in. - 20 in.
Flowering

Flowering Season:

Late Winter to Early Spring
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Ground Cover, Mixed Garden, Mass Planting, Natural Garden, Woodland Garden
Features

Special Features:

Hardy, Easy Care
SIZE 1 gallon
Foliage Color Blue-green
Growth Habit Mound
Flower Color Pink
Watering

Watering Needs:

Let dry between waterings
  • Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; best flowering in bright light.
  • Soil: Prefers well-draining, acidic to neutral soil; adapts to sandy and rocky conditions.
  • Watering: Water regularly when young; once established, drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering.
  • Maintenance: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape—avoid cutting into old wood.
  • Hardiness: Hardy to USDA zones 4-8—cold-hardy and thrives in a range of conditions.
  • Additional Tips: Ideal for rock gardens, slopes, borders, and mass plantings. Evergreen, deer-resistant, and a vital early-season pollinator plant.