Erica × darleyensis f. albiflora 'Silberschmelze'
heather 'Silberschmeize'
'Silberschmelze' is a spreading, evergreen shrub to 45cm high and 1m wide with small, needle-like, green leaves that are tipped with cream in spring. Scented, white urn-shaped flowers are borne from early winter into spring
Synonyms
Erica × darleyensis 'Molten Silver'Erica × darleyensis 'Alba'
see moreErica darleyensis 'Silver Bells'
Erica × darleyensis Molten Silver
Erica × darleyensis Silver Beads
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Erica can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs with fine, needle-like leaves in whorls, and racemes or panicles of small, bell-shaped or tubular flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, neutral or acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further information
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including honey fungus (rarely), and Phytophthora root rot, in wet conditions
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