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HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Kinlochruel'
Commonly known as Ling, Scots heather

Double white flowers
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal diseases. Grey mould, Phytophthora root rot, rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions. -
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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White
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DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Fully hardy
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Height
25cm (10in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilBright-green foliage, bronze in winter. Flowers in long racemes.
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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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Autumn 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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