Erica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Rote' (Kramer's Rote Heather)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusErica
Speciesx darleyensis
Cultivar'Kramer's Rote'
SynonymsErica x darleyensis 'Kramer's Red'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7b - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7b
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 (Observed growing well in H7 in a protected location)
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15 to -10
Temperature (°F)5 - 14
Height30 cm
Spread75 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJanuary, February, March, April, May, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeErect-spreading.
LandscapeUnderplant with Anemone nemerosa.
CultivationRequires moist, acidic, well-drained soil, full sun and semi shade in hot climates. Plants should not be allowed to dry out, nor should they sit in wet or waterlogged soils. Shear new yearly plantings to encourage broad spreading growth. Older plantings could be trimmed immediately after flowering to promote compactness and encourage fresh, bushy growth.
PestsVine weevil, aphids, rabbits, pythium, phytophthora, rhizoctonia and botrytis.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate narrow needle-like foliage measuring approximately 2 - 3 cm long.
Flower DescriptionRacemes of rounded bell-shaped nodding blooms.
Colour DescriptionRosy pink blooms among dark brown to silvery green foliage and dark black-brown branches.

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