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  • HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red'
    HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red'
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    HEATHERS Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red'

    Commonly known as Darley Dale heath

     AWARD
    Magenta flowers, bronze-green foliage
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    P9/0.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £4.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 10+ £4 each
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. 'Kramer's Rote'. The most outstanding heather of recent times.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Fungal attack from Phytophthora root rot, Phythium. Rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin (Kurt Kramer, Germany)
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Red
      Magenta flowers
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • 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
    • 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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