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Scots Heather
Calluna vulgaris Wickwar Flame
This is a stunning variety with golden foliage and mauve flowers which appear between August and November. As winter approaches, the foliage takes on brilliant shades of oranges and reds, particularly if it’s being grown in quite an exposed site. It is a vigorous grower which prefers a position in a moist, fertile soil where full sun exposure is available.
Position:
Prefers Full sun
Soil:
Well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
August to November
Flower Colour:
Mauve
Other Features:
Ideal for adding a splash of vibrant colour to a heather bed in the winter
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
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: 50cm
Eventual Spread:
65cm
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9cm pot |
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£2.49 |
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