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Erica × darleyensis f. aureifolia 'Jack H. Brummage'
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'Jack H. Brummage' is a low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub to 30cm tall and 60cm wide with yellow-orange leaves that are tinted bronze in winter. Small, pale purple-pink flowers are borne from late winter into early spring

Synonyms
Erica × darleyensis 'Jack H. Brummage'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Purple Pink Orange Yellow
Summer Orange Yellow
Autumn Orange Yellow
Winter Purple Pink Bronze
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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 advice

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
  • Banks and slopes
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Pruning group 10

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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