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Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' (Heather 'J.W. Porter')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter'

Other names: Heather 'J.W. Porter'


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Genus: Erica

Variety or cultivar: 'J.W. Porter' _ 'J.W. Porter' is a compact evergreen shrub with green foliage tipped red and mauve-pink flowers.

Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' is: Evergreen

Flower: Pink, Purple in Spring; Pink, Purple in Winter

Foliage: Red, Green in Spring; Green in All seasons

Habit: Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Garnet' (Japanese maple 'Garnet'), Camellia japonica 'Bob's Tinsie' (Camellia 'Bob's Tinsie')

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Specific diseases: Phytophthora root diseases

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Erica x darleyensis 'J.W. Porter' (Heather 'J.W. Porter') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Containers, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in free-draining, humus-rich, acidic soil in full sun.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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