Erica x darleyensis 'Silberschmelze'
Darley Dale Heath, Cape Heath, Molten Silver Heath, Winter Heath, Heather
Family: Ericaceae Heath
| Type | Shrub, groundcover |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7A - 8B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring and Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden, winter interest |
| Height | 12" to 17" / 30cm to 45cm |
| Spread | 30" to 36" / 75cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery, variegated |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |