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Erica x darleyensis Bean Darley heath · Ornamentals · bred by Johannes van Leuven

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety is a sport of the "Spring Surprise" variety. The plant forms a wide, upright bush 30 to 50 cm in height and width. The foliage is evergreen, dark green in color.

Large flowers of a pink shade bloom from November to April, sometimes flowering continues until May. The variety is frost-resistant and is suitable for group plantings, use in borders, and container gardening.

The plant is a source of nectar for insects in the winter-spring period and is suitable for cutting. At the time of registration of the variety, tetraploidy was initially assumed, which was not officially confirmed.

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Countries of admission

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Johannes van Leuven 53 Developed the variety
Applicant
Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung) 26 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung) 26 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

Germany № ERI 00090
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  1. Application filed 29 August 2005
  2. Registered 27 April 2007
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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