Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’ | Winter Heather Plant | Evergreen Groundcover Shrub | Pink Winter Blooms | Deer Resistant | 1 Gallon Pot

Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’ | Winter Heather Plant | Evergreen Groundcover Shrub | Pink Winter Blooms | Deer Resistant | 1 Gallon Pot

Sale price  $78.00 Regular price  $134.00
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Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’ | Winter Heather Plant | Evergreen Groundcover Shrub | Pink Winter Blooms | Deer Resistant | 1 Gallon Pot

Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’ | Winter Heather Plant | Evergreen Groundcover Shrub | Pink Winter Blooms | Deer Resistant | 1 Gallon Pot

Sale price  $78.00 Regular price  $134.00

Brighten your winter garden with Erica x darleyensis ‘Furzey’, a hardy evergreen heather prized for its vibrant deep pink blooms that flower from winter through spring when most gardens are dormant.

This compact, low-maintenance shrub features dense dark green needle-like foliage and masses of bell-shaped flowers that attract early pollinators. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, containers, slopes, and Mediterranean-style landscapes, ‘Furzey’ provides year-round texture and reliable winter color.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love ‘Furzey’ Heather

  • 🌸 Long-lasting winter and spring blooms
  • 🌿 Evergreen foliage for year-round interest
  • 🐝 Early-season pollinator plant
  • 🦌 Deer resistant and low maintenance
  • ☀️ Excellent for rock gardens and borders
  • ❄️ Adds rare winter garden color

🌱 Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Erica × darleyensis ‘Furzey’
  • Common Name: Furzey Winter Heath, Scottish Heather
  • Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
  • Mature Height: 12–18 inches
  • Mature Spread: 18–24 inches
  • Flower Color: Deep pink to magenta
  • Bloom Season: Winter through spring
  • Foliage: Dark green needle-like leaves
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Water Needs: Moderate; prefers well-draining acidic soil
  • Hardiness Zones: 6–9
  • Growth Habit: Compact, bushy mound

🌿 Perfect Garden Uses

✔ Rock gardens
✔ Winter interest gardens
✔ Evergreen borders
✔ Coastal landscapes
✔ Container gardening
✔ Slopes and erosion control
✔ Mediterranean-style gardens

🌸 Planting Partners

Pairs beautifully with:

  • Lavender
  • Sedum
  • Thyme
  • Cistus (Rock Rose)
  • Calluna Heather
  • Dwarf conifers
  • Hellebores

🌿 Care Tips

  • Plant in acidic, well-draining soil
  • Water regularly during establishment
  • Avoid soggy soil conditions
  • Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
  • Mulch to protect roots and conserve moisture
  • Best flowering occurs in full sun

📦 Shipping Information

  • Ships as a healthy live plant in a 1-gallon pot
  • Carefully packaged for safe transit and moisture retention
  • Growth stage may vary depending on season
  • Orders over $35 qualify for free USPS Ground shipping

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