Description

Overview:

Bring year-round colour and winter cheer to your garden with Erica darleyensis ‘Pink’, a robust, low-maintenance evergreen that thrives in South London’s urban gardens, patios, and borders. This beautiful winter-flowering heather bursts into soft pink blooms from autumn through early spring, providing essential early nectar for bees and pollinators. Ideal for rock gardens, ground cover, and mixed planting schemes, it pairs wonderfully with grasses, conifers, and spring bulbs for an elegant seasonal display.

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot; decorative pot not included.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 30-50cm


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  Mature Spread: 50-75cm


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  Flower Colour: Soft pink with dark anthers


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  Flowering Period: Autumn to early spring


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  Foliage: Evergreen, needle-like green foliage


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Medium


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, including urban and coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil pH: Acid to neutral (prefers ericaceous soil)


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  Soil Type: Loam, sand, clay


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and provides winter interest

Perfect For:

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  Urban gardens & balconies – compact and easy to maintain


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  Ground cover & borders – creates a dense, colourful mat


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  Year-round colour & winter flowering – ideal for seasonal interest


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  Rockeries & container planting – great for small spaces

How to Grow:

Plant in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in a sunny or lightly shaded location. No heavy pruning required—just trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Water well in dry periods, especially when newly planted.

Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.