Mediterranean White Winter Heath
Erica x darleyensis 'Mediterranean White'
SKU
31039
This compact, evergreen shrub creates a low, mounding, deer-resistant ground cover. Pure white lowers billow over fine deep green foliage.Thrives in cool-summer areas. Requires minimal care. A colorful, early-season bloomer for rock gardens, slopes or borders.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ER-ee-kuh dar-lee-EN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Spreads to 14 to 18 in. tall, 24 to 30 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late winter to early spring |
| Design Ideas | Heaths can be treated as spreading groundcover plants or as small mounding shrubs. They are best used in wild or rock gardens, where they can develop naturally. Particularly attractive when allowed to cascade off retaining walls and edges of raised planters. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Camellia (Camellia); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Holly (Ilex); Pine (Pinus); Hosta (Hosta) |
Easily grown in average, well drained soils with neutral to acidic pH. Young plants require consistently moist soil to become established. Prune lightly as needed for a neat appearance, removing old or damaged wood. Feed lightly in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant