HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Spring Torch'
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HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Spring Torch'
Commonly known as Ling, Scots heather
Foliage green tipped orange, mauve flowers
£4.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 10+ £4 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal diseases, grey mould(Botrytis), Phytophthora root rot, rhizoctonia -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauve flowers -
Fully hardy
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Pruning group 7
Suitable 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.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
Open site -
Bee friendly
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