Calluna vulgaris 'Golden Feather'

heather 'Golden Feather'
An evergreen shrub to 40cm high, with upright stems and small, scale-like green leaves tinted coppery orange in summer, and turning shades of red in winter. Spikes of small pale purple flowers are produced from late summer into autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Gold | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green Gold Orange | ||
Autumn | Purple | Green Orange Red | ||
Winter | Green Orange Red |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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. This cultivar is somewhat susceptible to wind burn, so best positioned in a sheltered spot. See Hardy heathers for more detailed advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer, or by layering in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pruning group 10, in spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and other fungal diseases
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