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Erica erigena 'Golden Lady'

Also Known As

  • Golden Lady Irish Heath

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-16"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Erica erigena 'Golden Lady' plant details

Erica erigena 'Golden Lady' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold foliage. In spring cream and lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica erigena 'Golden Lady'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and lavender blooms in spring
Uses: dwarf, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica erigena 'Golden Lady'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fairly dwarf as erigena cultivars go 'Golden Lady' is only 10-20 inches ('W.T Ratcliff' can reach 60 inches), it is a sport of 'W.T Ratcliff' with golden foliage.
Bright golden foliage with fragrant lillac flowers.

Gardening facts about Erica erigena 'Golden Lady' plant

How to Grow Erica erigena 'Golden Lady'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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