Erica, Heather, Darley Dale Heath, Darley Heath, Winter Heath
Ericax darleyensis 'Furzey'

Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed