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  • HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Phoebe'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red' and HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Phoebe'
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    HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Phoebe'

    Commonly known as Darley Dale heath

     AWARD
    Salmon flowers
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    P9/0.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £4.50 each 
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    Any 10+ £4 each
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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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 fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Red
      Salmon
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Tolerates all
      Any well-drained soil.
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
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