Calluna vulgaris & cvs
HEATHER
Ericaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

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Calluna vulgaris & cvs
HEATHER
Ericaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 4-9b

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, heavy frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, pink, crimson, red, mauve or purple

Flowering Time: Any time of the year

Leaves: mid green or chartreuse; yellow, orange or red in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: formal edging, informal edging, mass planting, groundcovers, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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