What: Erica × darleyensis, “White Perfection,” has the brightest white flowers of almost any heath. Blooming from December to April. Its small, bell-shaped flowers are set atop bright green leaves that have yellow tips in spring.
Why: Mass plantings of this heath create an excellent groundcover for sunny locations, providing outstanding winter interest. Its overall shape is spreading, but its branches are held upright. It was found as a sport (spontaneous mutation) on “Silberschmelze” in the Netherlands.
Where: Heaths add interest to winter containers and produce nectar that attracts bees on mild winter days.
Size: Reaches a height of 1 foot, 6 inches with a spread of 2 feet, 6 inches.
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