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HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red'
Commonly known as Darley Dale heath
Magenta flowers, bronze-green foliage
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Evergreen
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Red - magenta flowers -
Height - 45cm (18in) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - particularly good ground cover. produces elongated ovoid to conical flowers 5-7mm (¼in) long
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. 'Kramer's Rote'. The most outstanding heather of recent times. -
Pests & Diseases - fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Phythium. Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions. -
Place of origin - garden origin (Kurt Kramer, Germany) -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
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Tolerates all - any well-drained soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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