Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'

Also Known As

Erica carnea 'Myretown Ruby'
Myretoun Ruby Spring Heath
Myretoun Ruby Winter Heath

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby' plant details

Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In winter red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in winter
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, erosion, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Outstanding introduction with glowing ruby-red flowers and dark-green, needle-like foliage on attractively mounding plants. S/M/mulch

By: Forestfarm

Donning the name of a castle in Wigton, Scotland, 'Myretoun Ruby's low spreading, Yew-green needles and deep reddish purple blooms achieve a gemlike opulence. Perhaps the darkest red flowering carnea cultivar in cultivation, this Erica's saturated blossoms age with bright crimson highlights. Nestle amid Ajuga 'Emerald Chip', and relish the wintertime splendor.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Flowers are ruby red, bloom from January to May. Foliage is dark green. Habit is spreading. Prune after flowering. Low growing plants 8" spreading to 20".

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

Gardening facts about Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby' plant

How to Grow Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant