Heath garden profile
Heath garden profile
Erica
Heath: 27 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, shade, sun, acidic, well-drained, fertile, moist soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 0,5 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
Directory profile prepared – July 2026
Heath garden profile groups 27 referenced varieties or forms in the Chatelain plant database. This perennial group is read through exposure partial shade, shade, sun, acidic, well-drained, fertile, moist soil and a recorded mature size of 0,15 m to 0,5 m.
Genus identity card
Varieties to notice
| Variety | Colour / habit | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Erica arborea ‘Great Star Le Vasterival’ | white, pink – shrub habit, bushy | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Erica arborea ‘Pink Joy’ | white, pink – shrub habit, bushy | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Erica carnea ‘Myretoun ruby’ | red – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m |
| Erica darleyensis ‘Darley Dale’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Erica darleyensis ‘Eva Gold’ | pink – shrub habit, bushy | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Erica darleyensis ‘Fursey’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Erica darleyensis ‘Ghost Hills’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Erica darleyensis ‘J w porter’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Erica darleyensis ‘J W Porter’ | pink – shrub habit, bushy | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
| Erica darleyensis ‘Kramer Rot’ | pink – ground cover, trailing | 0,15 m to 0,5 m |
The Heath directory helps choose a garden scene before a variety: habit, exposure and mature volume come before flower appeal.
– Les Jardins d’un Chatelain
Directory reading
Heath: 27 referenced varieties, exposure partial shade, shade, sun, acidic, well-drained, fertile, moist soil, recorded height 0,15 m to 0,5 m, uses and selection for a character garden.
The table highlights distinct reference entries to give a concrete view of the group and guide realistic garden choices.
The Chatelain Method
Observe
Read the light before purchase: partial shade, shade.
Diagnose
Check that the soil matches the dominant need: acidic, well-drained, fertile.
Correct
Choose a variety by mature volume, not only by flower.
Prevent
Watch water, wind and root competition during the first season.
Frequently asked questions
Where should Heath garden profile be placed?
The record mainly points to partial shade, shade, sun. The final position also depends on wind, afternoon heat and mature volume.
What soil is suitable?
The group mainly needs acidic, well-drained, fertile soil. Prepare soil structure before planting.
How many varieties are referenced?
27 varieties or forms are grouped in the local directory for this genus or horticultural group.