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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Erica x darleyensis 'Furzey' bears clusters of lilac-pink, urn-shaped flowers, in contrast with fresh green foliage, from December to April. It has a low, spreading habit, making it an ideal candidate for using as groundcover beneath shrubs or deciduous trees. It's also suitable for growing in winter container displays.

Grow Erica x darleyensis 'Furzey' in well-drained, neutral to acidic soil in full sun.

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Erica ‘Furzey’ and wildlife

Erica ‘Furzey’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Erica ‘Furzey’ poisonous?

Erica ‘Furzey’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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