Kramer's Rote Heather

Kramer's Rote Heather

1 Gallon
$24.90
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Kramer's Rote Heather

Erica darleyensis 'Kramer's Rote'

An award-winning, deer-resistant evergreen for a vibrant carpet of pink winter flowers.

$24.90
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We specialize in plants grown and delivered in their original pots and soil.
Because of their size and weight, our plants are not suitable for long-distance shipping and are delivered locally to ensure health and quality.

While delivery is limited to our local service area, we’re happy to support garden design and plant selection remotely.

For local plant professionals, we’re always glad to connect and explore ways to support your customers.

Kramer's Rote Heather is a top-rated, award-winning evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant, long-lasting display of deep rose-pink flowers in the depths of winter. It forms a dense, low carpet of dark green, needle-like foliage that provides excellent year-round texture. From late winter into mid-spring, it is blanketed with intense magenta-pink blooms that are a stunning sight and a crucial food source for emerging bees. Exceptionally hardy, easy-care, and deer-resistant, it is a premier choice for injecting reliable winter color into borders, rockeries, or as a colorful groundcover.

  • Vibrant Winter Color: Produces an exceptional profusion of deep rose-pink to magenta flowers from late winter through mid-spring.

  • Award-Winning Quality: Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM), signifying its outstanding performance, beauty, and reliability.

  • Dense, Groundcover Habit: Forms a very neat, compact, and weed-suppressing mat, growing about 1 foot tall and spreading 2-4 feet wide.

  • Extremely Tough & Deer Resistant: Very cold-hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and resistant to deer and rabbit browsing.

  • Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care. A light trim after flowering is all that's needed to keep it dense and encourage next year's blooms.

Knowing how we measure the size?

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

  • A larger gallon size generally means:

    • A more established root system

    • A sturdier plant

    • Faster visual impact after planting

  • Example:

    • 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity

    • 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.


🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Ornamental trees

    • Feature plants

    • Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.

  • Why choose Multi:

    • Fuller, more sculptural appearance

    • Strong visual presence even at younger ages

    • Popular for design-focused landscapes


🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

  • Commonly used for:

    • Shade trees

    • Street trees

    • Orchard and structural plantings

  • Why choose Stand:

    • Clean, classic tree form

    • Easier clearance for walkways and lawns

    • Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity


🌿 Choosing the Right Size

  • If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form

  • If you want long-term structure → Stand form

  • If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Quick facts
  • Features:Foliage: Needle-like, bright green leaves that remain vibrant year-round, providing excellent evergreen texture.Flowers: Produces an abundance of bell-shaped, deep rose-pink flowers that cover the plant from late fall through spring, offering color during the cooler months.Habit: A low-growing, mound-forming, evergreen shrub with a dense, spreading habit.
  • Mature Height: 1-2 ft.
  • Mature Width: 2-4 ft.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Extremely long blooming period from winter into spring.Provides vital nectar for early-season pollinators.Drought tolerant once established.Low maintenance and easy to grow.Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
  • Landscape Uses:Winter and early spring color in borders.Rock gardens.Mass planting as a groundcover.Container planting for winter interest
FAQs

Q: How does it handle Bay Area (Zone 9a) conditions?
A: While it prefers cooler summers, it can perform well in Zone 9a if planted in afternoon shade and provided with excellent drainage. It may require more frequent watering during hot, dry periods to prevent stress. It is an excellent choice for cooler microclimates within the region.

Q: What about pests like aphids?
A: Aphids can occasionally be an issue. Monitor new growth in spring. A strong spray of water from a hose is often sufficient to dislodge them. For persistent problems, insecticidal soap or neem oil can be used as an organic control method.

Browse online or get recommendations

Shop by collection, or message us with photos and measurements of your space for tailored suggestions.

Place your order & schedule delivery

Choose your trees and preferred delivery window. Most Bay Area orders are delivered within about 10 business days, depending on routing and weather.

We deliver carefully to your property

Our drivers are trained to handle living plants, not just boxes. For many trees, we can set them in place near the planting site.

Grow with our ongoing support

You’ll receive basic care guidelines, and you can always reach out if you’re unsure about watering, fertilizing, or pruning.

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