Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Darley Dale Heather is a low maintenance perennial shrub that is evergreen in nature. Evergreen, well, until winter through spring when bright pink blooms populate the stems. This perennial changes with the seasons, and can provide color during long winter months. It is pretty hardy for a heather, and can survive with blooms when many flowers cannot.
The Darley Dale Heather is hardy in zones six through eight. This perennial typically grows densely outward. It is low maintenance in nature, and spreads easily. Not only is this perennial deer resistant, but it’s also a friend to the bees. Beautiful at glance, but also very useful as a ground cover, this shrub is valuable in more ways than one. It can be a lovely addition to a border, or along a sloping area to prevent erosion.
Darley Dale Heather Plant Care
The Darley Dale Heath prefers full sun. While it should be placed in full sun, it does prefer moist, well drained soil. This can be difficult to maintain if planted within a container. Extra attention should be paid to maintain the health of this blooming perennial if prolonged dry periods are observed, especially in a container. It can be fertilized yearly to maintain health and vitality.
This perennial shrub can be pruned after blooming in the late spring to increase density. It can also be shaped as preferred.
Darley Dale Heather Plant Spacing
This is a relatively short perennial shrub, reaching 12 to 15 inches in height. It does grow densely outward, so should be spaced 24 to 30 inches apart.
Darley Dale Heather Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1 Foot
- Mature Spread
- 2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Low
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Winter to Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Darley Dale Heather
- Botanical Name
- ERICA X DARLEYENSIS 'DARLEY DALE'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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