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Erica × darleyensis
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(ER-i-ka x dar-lee-EN-sis)
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Darleyensis refers to Darley Dale, Derbyshire, England, where it was raised.
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The delicate blossoms begin to flower in the late fall and last all winter.
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This multistemmed evergreen ground cover/shrub will grow to 2 feet with equal or greater spread.
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Leaves are needle-like while flower colors range from white to shades of pink and purple.
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Plants survive in poor growing conditions, even alkaline soils. Needs sun and good drainage.
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It is similar to Erica carnea, but taller, more vigorous, and with better frost hardiness.
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Around the millstone on the northwest corner of HSS |
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| * Information from Oregon State University's Landscape Plants web site. |