Erica darl. 'Darley Dale' - P9

Description
The Darley Dale heath 'Darley Dale' (Erica darleyensis) will brighten up any garden with its countless tubular flowers in light lilac. From November onwards, it will be a delight in flowerbeds and in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Darley Dale heath 'Darley Dale' are dark green, needle-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Darley Dale heath 'Darley Dale' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Darley Dale heath 'Darley Dale' is a bushy and upright growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 35 - 40 cm and a width of 30 - 45 cm.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from May to June, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Erica darleyensis 'Darley Dale' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from May to June.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The light lilac-coloured, tubular flowers appear from November to March.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture