HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Phoebe'
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HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Phoebe'
Commonly known as Darley Dale heath
Salmon flowers
£4.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 10+ £4 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Winter Belles Series -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Red
Salmon -
Fully hardy
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilCompact, bushy habit. Particularly good ground cover. Produces elongated, ovoid to conical flowers 5-7mm (¼in) long
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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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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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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Tolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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