Erica darl. 'Eva Gold'? - P9

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

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Darley Dale heath 'Eva Gold'(s) is a bushy and upright growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 40 - 50 cm and a width of 60 - 80 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 'Eva Gold'(s) thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

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

Tasks
- Cut back: 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 magenta-coloured, tubular flowers appear from November to May.

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