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heather 'Moonshine'

Erica × darleyensis f. aureifolia 'Moonshine'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Erica
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Moonshine' is bushy with bright yellow foliage throughout the year, and shell-pink flowers darkening over time

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to fungal diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side BordersFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseConservatoryBog GardenPond Margins

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