Shrubs
A hardy, evergreen shrub to around 30cm in height, with pale green foliage. Red flowers appear from October through until Christmas and beyond if there are no hard frosts
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Size
- Time to Maturity
- 2–5 years
Growing Conditions
Clay Loam Sand
- Moisture
- Moist but well–drained
- pH
- Acid
Position
Full sun
- Aspect
- East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
- Exposure
- Exposed or Sheltered
- Hardiness
- H7
Colour & Scent
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Botanical Details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB/Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
- Calluna are low-growing or dwarf evergreen shrubs with stems clothed in tiny overlapping leaves, and terminal, spike-like racemes of small, 4-petalled flowers with coloured calyces
- Name Status
- Accepted
How to Grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. See hardy heathers for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal diseases