Erica cinerea ( Golden Hue Bell Heather )
Erica cinerea is a small mature shrub with needle - like foliage , a fellow member of the heath family , mounding to 2 feet marvellous . leafage is dainty and obscure green , urn - mold blossom are purple , pink , or white , blooming in the summertime . Can be used as an effective groundcover , it forms a nice low-pitched mat . Heaths require good drainage , preferably arenaceous grime , and most like acidic soil ....