Darley Dale Heath

Clusters of urn-shaped, pale pink flowers from February to April and yellow-gold foliage, turning bronze in winter. This Darley Dale heath is renowned for its colourful winter foliage. To create a gorgeous tapestry effect for sunny, well-drained areas of the garden plant alongside other varieties with contrasting foliage and flowers.Position: full sunSoil: well-drained soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: February to AprilFlower colour: pale-pinkOther features: yellow-gold foliage, turning bronze in winterHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: During the growing season water regularly, applying a half-strength application of a balanced liquid fertiliser every four weeks. After the plant has flowered trim with shears or secateurs to remove the dead flowers and encourage bushy growthGoes well with: Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Aurea', Pinus mugo 'Mops', Pinus mugo 'Pumilio Group', Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chips', Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pygmaea Argentea', Erica cinerea 'Pink Ice'
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