Heather Summer Flowering Collection (Calluna)
Calluna vulgaris
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Heathers originate from the Highlands in Scotland and are classified as low growing evergreen shrubs. They are low maintenance, thriving in similar conditions of sunlight, water and soil, and are excellent for ground cover and smothering weeds. Masses of tiny flowers bloom in a range of vibrant colours, from white to rose to deep purple, and their foliage is small and insignificant which allows the flowers to steal the show. Plant several varieties en masse on a slope, and an Impressionist's landscape will seem to burst into life. Flowering July-October. Each collection of five contains one each of Stefanie (white), Marlies (red), Miriam (pink), Marleen (lilac) and Silver Knight (purple with grey foliage). 5cm plug plants supplied.
Key Product Information
| Season Interest | Summer |
| Flower Colour | Mixed |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
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| How Supplied | 5cm plug plants supplied |
| Delivery | Delivery within 28 days |
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Season Interest
Summer |
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Flower Colour
Mixed |
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Foliage Colour
Green |
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How Supplied
5cm plug plants supplied |
Flowering Time
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Plant Size
| Mature Height | 40cm |
| Mature Spread | 60cm |
| Plant Spacing | 40cm |
| Height Supplied | 10cm |
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Mature Height
40cm |
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Mature Spread
60cm |
| Planting | Plant deep with the flower foliage firmly on the soil. |
| Soil Type | Well drained, lime free soil |
| Pruning | Spring |
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Planting
Plant deep with the flower foliage firmly on the soil. |
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Soil Type
Well drained, lime free soil |
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Pruning
Spring |
Ideal for planting in rockeries, borders or in groups for ground cover. They thrive in sunny, well drained positions in lime free soil, though they will also do well in partial shaded areas. Plant 30-45cm apart to give ground cover within three years.
Use plenty of peat when planting and plant deep with the flower foliage firmly on the soil. In the first season after planting do not allow the plants to dry out. Also avoid fertilising as this could be damaging, though once established the plants will react to natural fertiliser well, such as manure or hoof and horn.
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Suitable for planting in sunny locations
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Suitable for planting in partially shaded locations
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Suitable for planting in sunny locations
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Suitable for planting in partially shaded locations
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- Planting & growing Instructions
- Video planting guides
Key Product Information
| Season Interest | Summer | |
| Flower Colour | Mixed | |
| Foliage Colour | Green | |
| Preferred Location |
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| How Supplied | 5cm plug plants supplied | |
| Delivery | Delivery within 28 days |
Key Product Information
|
Season Interest
Summer |
|
Flower Colour
Mixed |
|
Foliage Colour
Green |
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Flowering Time
Available to buy
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 40cm |
| Mature Spread | 60cm |
| Plant Spacing | 40cm |
| Height Supplied | 10cm |
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Mature Height
40cm |
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Mature Spread
60cm |
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Plant Spacing
40cm |
| Planting | Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the module. |
| Soil Type | Well drained fertile soil. |
| Pruning | Deadhead as necessary to prolong flowering. |
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Planting
Plant deep with the flower foliage firmly on the soil. |
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Soil Type
Well drained, lime free soil |
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Pruning
Spring |
Ideal for planting in rockeries, borders or in groups for ground cover. They thrive in sunny, well drained positions in lime free soil, though they will also do well in partial shaded areas. Plant 30-45cm apart to give ground cover within three years.
Use plenty of peat when planting and plant deep with the flower foliage firmly on the soil. In the first season after planting do not allow the plants to dry out. Also avoid fertilising as this could be damaging, though once established the plants will react to natural fertiliser well, such as manure or hoof and horn.
