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Scots Heather
Calluna Vulgaris Silver Knight
This is a stunning variety bearing lavender-like flowers between August and September. The downy, grey foliage darkens as the cold weather starts to set in around September and takes on a purple tinge in the winter. It has a neat, upright growth habit with a potential height and spread of 45cm by 60cm. Very easy to grow and care for.
Position:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonably well-drained, fertile soil
Rate of Growth:
Average growing
Flowering Period:
August to September
Flower Colour:
Silvery-pink
Other Features:
Adaptable to quite a wide variety of growing conditions
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: 45cm
Eventual Spread:
60cm
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1 litre pot |
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£2.80 |
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