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Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen'

Also Known As

  • Heather
  • Mary Helen Miniature Heather

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen' plant details

Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with chartreuse and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zones 5-9. This small evergreen heather changes color with the seasons from green to yellow gold to bronze in winter, followed by pink flowers February to March depending on your climate. Mary Helen prefers acid soil, full sun to part shade and occasional shearing back to promote compactness and abundant flowers. Shipping size 4-5inches.
Evergreen shrub with striking, yellow-gold foliage turning bronze in winter. Pink flowers. Bushy habit.

Gardening facts about Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen' plant

How to Grow Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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