Erica darleyensis Pink

Common name:
Winter Heath 'Pink'

Description:
Erica darleyensis 'Pink' is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its profuse display of soft pink, bell-shaped flowers that bloom from winter through early spring. This low-growing, spreading plant forms dense mounds of fine, needle-like green foliage, making it an excellent choice for garden borders, rockeries, and ground cover. It thrives in Melbourne’s climate, preferring well-drained, acidic soil and a position in full sun to part shade. Drought-tolerant once established, it is low-maintenance and provides much-needed winter colour when few other plants are in bloom. ‘Pink’ is also highly attractive to bees, providing an important nectar source during the cooler months.

Form:

• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
• Ground Cover

Mature size:

• Height: 30–50cm
• Width: 50–70cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Early Spring

Flower colour:

• Soft Pink

Key attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Evergreen
• Long Flowering

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion plants:

• Calluna (Scotch Heather)
• Rhododendrons
• Azaleas
• Lomandra
• Dwarf Conifers