White Perfection Dale Heath

White Perfection Dale Heath

1 Gallon
$24.90
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White Perfection Dale Heath

Erica darleyensis 'White Perfection'

A low, mounding evergreen heath with fragrant white flower spikes blooming from late winter through spring.

$24.90
Container sizeSize guide 1 Gallon

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Description

Erica x darleyensis 'White Perfection' is a charming, low-growing evergreen shrub prized for its profuse, fragrant white flower spikes and dense, mounding habit. This winter-blooming heath produces an abundance of tiny, tubular, pure white flowers in long, slender spikes from late winter through spring, creating a soft, snowy display that attracts bees and other early-season pollinators. The fine, needle-like, bright green foliage forms a tight, spreading mat that remains attractive year-round. Cold hardy, deer resistant, and adaptable to a range of well-drained soils, it is an outstanding choice for mass plantings, ground cover, rock gardens, slopes, and containers.

Quick Facts

  • Foliage & Flowers: Fine, needle-like, bright green, evergreen foliage; long, slender spikes of tiny, tubular, fragrant, pure white flowers blooming from late winter through spring .
  • Mature Height: 14-18 inches
  • Mature Spread: 24-30 inches
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA 6-8
  • Light Requirement: Morning sun with afternoon shade
  • Core Benefits: Fragrant white winter-spring flowers, evergreen, deer resistant, cold hardy, low mounding habit, attracts bees.
  • Best Uses: Mass plantings, ground cover, rock gardens, slopes, containers, winter gardens, mixed borders.

Faqs

Q: How large does White Perfection Heath get?
A: It is a low-growing, spreading shrub, typically reaching 14-18 inches in height and 24-30 inches in spread, forming a dense, mounding mat.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It produces its fragrant white flower spikes from late winter through spring, providing early-season color and nectar for pollinators when little else is blooming.

Q: What are the ideal light conditions?
A: It performs best in morning sun with afternoon shade. It can tolerate full sun in cooler climates but benefits from protection from harsh afternoon sun in warmer areas.

Q: Does it need acidic soil?
A: It prefers acidic soil (pH 4.5-6.0) but is more adaptable than many heaths and can tolerate neutral soils if well-drained.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Water regularly during its first year to establish a deep root system. Once established, it has moderate water needs and should be kept consistently moist but not waterlogged. It does not tolerate drought.

Q: Is it deer resistant?
A: Yes, heaths and heathers are generally resistant to deer browsing, making this an excellent choice for gardens with deer pressure.

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