Erica x darleyensis (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Erica x darleyensis
Evergreen shrub
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The Erica x darleyensis plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin, E. herbacea x E, erigena. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. mediterranea hybrida.

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Latin Name:  Erica x darleyensis
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Bean.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light loam[11]. This species tolerates lime in the soil[182, 188] so long as there is plenty of humus[208]. Grows best in a poor soil. Resents dry soils. Prefers an open situation. A very ornamental plant[1], there are many named varieties[182]. Plants are quite fast growing[1]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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