Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen'
Erica x darleyensis includes many hybrids of Erica carnea and Erica erigena and is one of the easiest of all heathers to grow. It is suitable for almost any soil, needs very little pruning and is useful for smothering weeds. Erica x darleyensis are the ironclads of the heathers. These plants are generally more bushy and are quite a bit taller than the carpeting Erica carnea.
'Mary Helen' has pink tips of new growth in spring and bronze foliage in the winter. Buds form in late summer or very early autumn, and can begin flowering as early as late September, often lasting until May. The flowers open pale and deepen as the season progresses. Prune when young when finished flowering in May to create a bushier plant.
- Evergreen
- Winter flowering for garden interest
- Good for ground cover
- Height 50cm - Spread 100cm
Heather
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EAN code8720496234216
- Pot Size10.5cm
- AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- Flower ColourPink
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthFebruary, March, April, May
- Foliage ColourBronze, Yellow
- Foliage TypeEvergreen
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Coastal, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H6 -20 to -15ºC. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height15cm
- Spread40cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitMat-forming
- Plant TypeHeather
- Planting TypesBanks and Slopes, Borders and Beds, Garden Edging, Ground Cover, Pots & Containers, Underplanting of Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
- Season of InterestSpring, Winter
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesAttractive Foliage, Easy to Grow, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun
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