General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Lilac pink blooms
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Winter
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Darley Dale Heath
  • Darley Dale Heather
Also sold as:
  • Gold Rush
  • Erica x darleyensis 'Goldrush'
  • Erica carnea 'Goldrush'

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Location: Cedarhome, Washington
Date: 2014-03-13
Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Feb 18, 2012
Photo taken at Al's Garden Center, Woodburn, Oregon
Location: KALAMA WA
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Comments:
  • Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Feb 21, 2012 7:12 PM concerning plant:
    ‘Goldrush’ was selected from seedlings resulting from David Wilson’s deliberate cross between E. carnea ‘Golden Starlet’ and E. erigena ‘Brian Proudley’.

    Once established, ‘Goldrush’ will thrive in full exposure where a little stress from summer heat will increase the color intensity of the mature foliage.
    Should be clipped after blooming to maintain compactness.
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