Erica darl. 'Katia' - P9

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

Growth habit
Darley Dale heath is a bushy and upright growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 30 - 50 cm and a width of 30 - 50 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 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 white, pink, red, tubular flowers appear from November to May.

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