Winter Heath

I've seen this plant a few times recently. This shot was taken in the garden of Middletons Hotel in York. I think it is Winter Heath, although there are several simular cross-breeds and I find it difficult to tell them apart. If anyone can confirm what it is, I would be interested to know

I love the colour and shape. It reminds me of the bell heather that can be seen on the North York Moors in August.

Ian

[william wooderson]

It certainly looks like winter heath! And what a striking sight. I bet that hotel garden is a little paradise. Fav

[KoalaGardens🐨]

how sweet

[Margaret Brown]

So pretty always nice to see at this time of year

[Peter Dulis]

sweet

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Oli Lindenskov]

Lovely😊

[Christine Sztukowski]

Fav wonderful color and detail

[Judith Johnson]

Stunning, I've never heard of it

[Junan Heath]

Gorgeous shot!

[Corinne C]

Wonderful close up. I love the color and the puffy shape

[Pat]

I agree, so hard to distinguish the varieties. I know it as winter heather which I guess is the same thing.
A lovely capture of this brightly coloured beauty.

[Cordiander]

She is beautiful. Very splendid for this time of year.

[Kathy A]

Beautiful!

[Brian]

Stunning - a new variety for me.

[Boxplayer]

So pretty

[Dione Giorgio]

Wonderful find and capture. Beautiful shade of purple on the flowers.

[Fisher Family]

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Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.

The garden of the Middleton Hotel is quite small, but there are a wide variety of plants there. Visitors are welcome there during special events, like the ice trail. The latest book festival trail will feature in our project quite soon.

Ian

[Vesna]

So beautiful.