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Erica × darleyensis f. albiflora 'Ada S. Collings'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Ada S. Collings' is a compact, spreading cultivar to around 20cm tall and 50cm wide with white flowers from winter into spring and dark green leaves; new growth is often tipped with cream in the spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a well-drained, neutral or acidic soil in full sun; see Hardy heathers for further information

Pruning

Pruning group 10 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be affected by Phytophthora root rot diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years