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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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RedSalmon -
Height50cm (20in) -
Spread60cm (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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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sun
HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Phoebe'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesFungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Pythium, and Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.
Place of originGarden originResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilTolerates allAny 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 £4.50
HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection'
Darley Dale heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica erigena 'Irish Dusk'
Irish heath, Mediterranean heath
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Myretoun Ruby'
Alpine heath, Winter heath
Available from £4.50
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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