Botanical Name: Common Names:
Calluna vulgaris Sunset Dark Mauve Heather,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Compact low-growing shrub with fine, orange-yellow foliage and from late Summer through Autumn purplish-pink bell-shaped flowers sit on spikes. Great for cottage themed gardens. Grows approx. 25cm tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Ericaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Colour: Pink, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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