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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Phoebe'
Commonly known as Darley Dale heath
Salmon flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Red - salmon -
Height - 50cm (20in) -
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 - compact, bushy habit. Particularly 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) -
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions. -
Place of origin - garden origin -
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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Heathers - Care Guide
HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red'
Darley Dale heath
Available from £4.00
HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection'
Darley Dale heath
Available from £4.00
HEATHERS Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk'
Irish heath, Mediterranean heath
Available from £4.00
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.00
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
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