Erica × darleyensis f. albiflora 'Snow Surprise'
heather 'Snow Surprise'
A bushy, evergreen shrub to 30cm high and 45cm wide, with light green foliage. Upright spikes of small, white flowers with protruding chocolate-brown anthers appear from early to late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
Grows best in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun but will tolerate neutral to alkaline soils. See Hardy heathers for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from mid-summer to late summer, or by mound-layering in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to fungal diseases
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