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Mary Helen Erica Heather

Mary Helen Erica Heather

Erica x darleyensis 'Mary Helen'

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SKU: TL-ericmarhele
Erica ‘Mary Helen’ turns heads with its striking golden-orange foliage, which deepens to fiery copper and bronze tones in colder months. As if its ever-changing foliage weren’t enough, this hardy,...
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Zone
USDA Zone:5
Watering
Watering Needs:Keep soil evenly moist
Sun Needs
Sun Needs:Full sun
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Mary Helen Erica Heather

Erica ‘Mary Helen’ turns heads with its striking golden-orange foliage, which deepens to fiery copper and bronze tones in colder months. As if its ever-changing foliage weren’t enough, this hardy, evergreen heather bursts into bloom from late fall through early spring with delicate lavender-pink flowers that provide much-needed color when little else is blooming. Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and incredibly low-maintenance, ‘Mary Helen’ thrives in rock gardens, borders, and mass plantings, offering four-season interest with virtually no effort.

Landscape Size

Average Landscape Size:

Height - 1 -2 ft.
Flowering

Flowering Season:

Winter to Early Spring
Landscape

Landscape Use:

Border, Container, Cutting Garden, Ground Cover, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Urban Garden
Features

Special Features:

Bird Friendly, Easy Care, Year-round Interest, Hardy
SIZE 1 Gallon
Foliage Color Green
Growth Habit Mound
Flower Color Pink
Watering

Watering Needs:

Keep soil evenly moist
  • Light: Thrives in full sun; best foliage color develops in bright light.
  • Soil: Prefers well-draining, acidic soil; adapts to sandy and rocky conditions.
  • Watering: Water regularly when young; once established, drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering.
  • Maintenance: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain compact shape—avoid cutting into old wood.
  • Hardiness: Hardy to USDA zones 5-9—cold-hardy and reliable in varied climates.
  • Additional Tips: Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and year-round color displays. Deer-resistant, evergreen, and thrives with minimal care.