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Scots Heather
Calluna Vulgaris Amethyst
This is a bud-bloomer with dark green foliage and purplish crimson buds which appear between August and January. The buds are bluer than those of ‘Alexandra’ and last considerably longer. It has an upright, bushy growth habit and was introduced by Kurt Kramer as a result of his breeding work.
Position:
Full sun
Soil:
Any reasonably well-drained, fertile soil
Rate of Growth:
Average growing
Flowering Period:
August to January
Flower Colour:
Crimson
Other Features:
Tolerates some drought once established
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Garden Care:
When planting incorporate lots of composted pine needles or leaf-mould into the planting hole. In March or April cut back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth
Eventual Height: 30cm
Eventual Spread:
45cm
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1 litre pot |
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£2.80 |
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