Tanja Winter Heath

Erica carnea ‘Tanja’

4-inch pot

A compact and vibrant winter-blooming heather, Tanja brings welcome color to the garden when little else is in flower. From late winter into early spring, it produces masses of deep pink to rosy-magenta blooms that blanket the plant, creating a dense carpet of color. Its fine, needle-like evergreen foliage forms a low, tidy mound that looks good year-round, even when not in bloom.

Well-suited to rock gardens, borders, and containers, this hardy heather thrives in well-drained soil and performs especially well on slopes or raised areas where drainage is excellent. It prefers slightly acidic conditions and benefits from a light shear after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh growth.

• Evergreen shrub

• Zones 5–8

• Full sun to part sun

• Grows 6–12 in. tall x 12–18 in. wide

• Low to moderate water needs; requires well-drained soil

• Deer-resistant

• Blooms late winter to early spring