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Erica X darleyensis

Biscay Heath

Plant photo of: Erica X darleyensis
Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: OSU

 

Description

This broadleaf, evergreen ground cover/shrub quickly reaches 1-2' tall and wide. Evergreen leaves are needle-like and in whorls. Flowers range from rose colored to white, appear in fall and bloom through spring. Winter blooming flowers! Depending on the cultivar, habit may be dense and compact to open and upright. Prune during springtime to promote density. This plant does best in full sun with well draining soil. It tolerates alkaline soil. Many varieties available today.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.