Ashwood Nurseries

We offer container grown plants, some of which are in short supply or seasonal, but will be readily available to order if not on sale. Other varieties not listed may be available to order , please ask. The usual flowering period and ultimate height of each cultivar are indicated immediately after the name.

Erica cinerea

A species commonly found on drier moors and heathlands, well worth growing for the great richness and range of their flowers. They enjoy an open, sunny position, and should be planted with plenty of peat. Acid soil is essential to grow this species successfully. Only taller varieties require pruning.

Erica cinerea 'Alba Minor' (AGM)

White flowers from June until October. Bright green foliage. Provides neat ground cover. 20cm (8ins).

Erica cinerea 'Atropurpurea'

Amethyst flowers from June until October. Dark green foliage. Height 25cm (10ins).

Erica cinerea 'C.D. Eason' (AGM)

 Magenta flowers from June to September. Dark green foliage. Height 25cm (10ins)

Erica cinerea 'Domino'

White flowers from July until October. Green foliage. Height 35cm (14ins).

Erica cinerea 'Eden Valley'

Lavender flowers, shading to white at the base, from July until October. Prostrate, mid-green foliage. Height 20cm (8ins).

Erica cinerea 'Fiddler`s Gold' (AGM)

 Lilac-pink flowers in July and August. Yellow-gold foliage, with red tints. Height 25cm (10ins).

Erica cinerea 'Golden Drop' (AGM)

Sparse mauve flowers from June until August, with gold foliage in summer, turning deep red in winter. In spring and autumn the foliage is bright orange. Height 20cm (8ins).

Erica cinerea 'Golden Hue' (AGM)

Amethyst flowers from July until October. Yellow foliage tipped orange in winter. Upright habit. Height 35cm (14ins).

Erica cinerea 'Pink Ice'(AGM)

Rose-pink flowers from July until November. Dark green twiggy foliage. Height 15cm (6ins).

Erica cinerea 'Velvet Night' (AGM)

Deep beetroot flowers from June until September. Upright dark green foliage. 25cm (10ins)

Erica x darleyensis

Included under this heading are the natural hybrids bewtween differing species of ericas. These are very hardy plants and vigorous growers. They are lime tolerant and will flower over a long period.

Erica x darleyensis 'Ada S. Collings'

White flowers from December until May. Dark green foliage.  Height 20cm (8ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'Arthur Johnson'(AGM)

Pink flowers from December until April, which deepen with age to heliotrope. Mid-green foliage, tipped green in spring.  Height 60cm (24ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'Darley Dale'

Shell-pink flowers from November until April, which darken with age. Green foliage with cream tips in spring. Height 30cm (12ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'Furzey'(AGM)

Lilac-pink flowers from December until May, deepening with age to heliotrope. Dark green foliage with pink tips in spring. Height 35cm (14ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'George Rendall'

Pink flowers from November until May, darkening to helitrope. Green foliage, with pink tips in spring . Height 30cm (12ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'Ghost Hills' (AGM)

Pink flowers from November until May, deepening with age. Light green foliage with cream tips in spring. Height 30cm (12ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'Jack H. Brummage'

Heliotrope flowers from January until May. Yellow-orange foliage. Height 30cm (12ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'J. W. Porter'

Heliotrope flowers from January until May. Dark green foliage with cream and red tips in spring. Height 25cm (10ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen'

Pink flowers from February until April. Yellow / gold foliage, bronzing in winter. Height 25cm (10ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'Silberschmelze'

Ashen-white flowers from December until May. Mid-green foliage with cream tips in spring. Height 35cm (14ins). Erica x darleyensis 'White Glow': White flowers from December until May. Mid-green foliage. Height 25cm (10ins).

Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection' (AGM)

Pure white flowers from December until April. Bright green foliage. Height 40cm (16ins).

Erica erigena

A lime tolerant species, with a shapely habit making a good architectural inclusion in the heather garden. This group provides a valuable link between the main heather flowering seasons of winter and summer.

Erica Erigena 'Brightness'

Lilac-pink flowers from March until May. Purple/green foliage in the winter, lightening to a glaucous green in summer. Height 50cm (20ins).

Erica Erigena 'Golden Lady' (AGM)

Sparse white flowers, from February until April. Golden-yellow foliage. Slow growing. 30cm (12ins).

Erica Erigena 'Irish Dusk'(AGM)

Salmon buds, opening to clear rose-pink flowers from November until May. Mid-grey-green foliage. Height 60cm (24ins).

Erica Erigena 'W.T. Rackliff' (AGM)

White flowers from February until June. Green compact foliage. Very neat habit. 75cm (30ins).