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Darley Dale Heath Heather
Erica darleyensis Kramers Red
This is an excellent variety which bears clusters of urn-shaped, magenta flowers between January and April. It has handsome, bronze-green foliage making it an attractive ground cover plant for well-drained areas of the garden. Looks most spectacular when planted in bold drifts alongside other varieties with contrasting foliage and flowers.
Position:
Prefers Full sun
Soil:
Any reasonable, well-drained garden soil is suitable.
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
January to April
Flower Colour:
Magenta
Other Features:
The flowers contrast beautifully with the bronze-green foliage
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
When planting incorporate lots of composted pine needles or leaf-mould into the planting hole. In March or April cut back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth
Eventual Height: 30cm
Eventual Spread:
60cm
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9cm pot |
10cm |
£2.49 |
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