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HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Ghost Hills'
Commonly known as Darley Dale heath
Purple-pink flowers, bright green foliage and cream tips in spring
£4.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 10+ £4 each
Plant Details
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Pests & Diseases
Fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Fully hardy
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilParticularly good ground cover. Produces elongated ovoid to conical flowers 5-7mm (¼in) long
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soilTolerates allAny well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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