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HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Spring Torch'
Commonly known as Ling, Scots heather
Foliage green tipped orange, mauve flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauve flowers
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Height40cm (16in)
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Spread60cm (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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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sunOpen site
HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Spring Torch'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - beesPests & DiseasesFungal diseases, grey mould(Botrytis), Phytophthora root rot, rhizoctoniaPlace of originGarden originResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Heathers - Care Guide
HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Red Beauty'
Ling, Scots heather
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Beauty'
Ling, Scots heather
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Peter Sparkes'
Ling, Scots heather
Available from £4.50
HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Kinlochruel'
Ling, Scots heather
Available from £4.50
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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