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heather 'Silberschmeize'

Erica × darleyensis f. albiflora 'Silberschmelze'

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Silberschmelze' is a spreading, evergreen shrub to 45cm high and 1m wide with small, needle-like, green leaves that are tipped with cream in spring. Scented, white urn-shaped flowers are borne from early winter into 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

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, neutral or acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further information

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years