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  • HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Sandy'
    HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Sandy'
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    HEATHERS Calluna vulgaris 'Sandy'

    Commonly known as Ling, Scots heather

    Golden foliage and white flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Fungal disease. Grey mould, Phytophthora root rot, rhizoctonia in warm, wet conditions
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
      Prefers an open site
    • Bee friendly
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