Mary Helen

Mary Helen Care

Erica X Darleyensis 'mary Helen'

What is the plant

A lovely heather bearing masses of pink flowers from February until April. Its yellowish golden foliage is attractive all year, taking on lovely burnished hues in winter.

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

hardiness zone

6 - 8

difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water as needed to keep the soil slightly moist but never soggy. After watering, allow the soil moisture to dry completely before watering again.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Sunlight
Likes sun or dappled shade

Disease diagnosis

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Soil
Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, acid soil.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
Container
The plants do well in a container filled with a potting mix that drains quickly.

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Popularity
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Mary Helen Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Pruning

Sunlight

Soil

Temperature

Container

Popularity