Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' - 55-65cm, 2lt

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Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' is a vigorous, bushy, mat-forming, low-growing, evergreen shrub of neat, rounded habit, with stiff, glossy, green, needle-like leaves, tipped creamy-pink in summer. A profusion of urn-shaped, fluffy, mauve-pink flowers bloom from January to April. Very attractive to bees. Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except too wet, but prefers medium fertile, slightly acidic, sandy, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun. In hot climates, it appreciates some shade. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. Very resistant to heat and frost, adaptable to coastal and exposed conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Rarely requires fertilizing. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Heather 'J.W. Porter' is a beautiful, resilient, long-flowering shrub, perfect as a ground cover in informal, cottage, coastal, and rock and gravel gardens. Great for beds and borders, banks and slopes, and garden edging. Attractive when planted in masses. Suitable for growing in containers.

Details

  • Pot Size

    2

  • Height (cm)

    55-65cm

  • Common Name

    Heather 'J.W. Porter'

  • Family

    Ericaceae

  • Type

    evergreen shrub

  • Time to maturity

    5–10 years

Mature Height 0.1–0.5m

Mature Width: 0.1–0.5m

Shape/habit: mat-forming

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