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    HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HEATHERS Erica carnea 'Eva' and HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection'
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    HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection'

    Commonly known as Darley Dale heath

     AWARD
    White flowers, erect habit
     
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    • Good to know
      An outstanding variety.
    • 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
      Bright-green foliage tipped yellow in spring.
    • White
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • 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
    • 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
    • Bee friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
      Tolerates all
      Any well drained soil.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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