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HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Darkness'
Commonly known as Ling, Scots heather
Deep purplish-pink flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenDark-green foliage.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep purplish pink -
Height21-25cm (8-10in) -
Spread31-45cm (12-18in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilNeat, compact, upright habit. Flowers in short racemes.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sunOpen site
HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Darkness'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees
Pests & DiseasesGrey mould, Phytophthora root rot, rhizoctonia.
Place of originGarden origin. (UK, Univ. of Liverpool Botanic Gardens, Ness(hence name), Cheshire)Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 7Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
RHS group 10 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
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