Winter Heath 'Margaret Porter', Heather 'Margaret Porter', Heath 'Margaret Porter'
Erica x darleyensis ‘Margaret Porter’ (Winter Heath) is a vigorous, bushy shrub of neat rounded habit with a profusion of large, fluffy, lilac flowers. Blooming heavily from mid-winter to early spring (Jan-Mar), they cover the mid-green foliage which displays attractive cream tips in spring. Great at providing winter color while requiring little care, it is perfect at smothering weeds!
Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Erica |
Common names | Heath, Heather, Winter Heath |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Erica |
Common names | Heath, Heather, Winter Heath |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early), Winter |
Height | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Erica x darleyensis ‘Margaret Porter’ (Winter Heath) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Erica x darleyensis ‘Margaret Porter’ (Winter Heath) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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