Botanical: Erica × darleyensis 'White Perfection' Common: Winter Heath 'White Perfection', Darley Dale Heath Habit: Low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub with a mounding form. Mature Size: Reaches 12-18 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide. USDA Hardiness Zones: 6-8. Bloom time: From late winter into early spring, typically January through March. Bloom: Masses of pure white, bell-shaped flowers provide essential color during the dormant season, attracting early pollinators. Care: Plant in full sun in acidic, well-drained soil. Tolerates poor, sandy soils. Requires little pruning; simply shear lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape. Deer Note: Often considered deer resistant, as deer typically avoid heaths and heathers, but no plant is completely deer-proof.
