Heather. A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden with a lime free soil. Very attractive to bees. Good autumn colour. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers July to August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Calluna vulgaris ‘Orange Queen’
A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden with a lime free soil. Very attractive to bees. Good autumn colour.
	
	
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								| Generic | Calluna | 
|---|---|
| Species | vulgaris | 
| Varietry | 'Orange Queen' | 
| Common Name | Heather | 
| Flower Colour | pink | 
| Soil | Acidic | 
| Aspect | Full sun | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 40cm | 
| Family | Ericaceae | 
| Spread | 40cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | gold | 
| Flowers From | July, August, September | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year | 
| Border | Ground cover, Rock garden, Group planting | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth | 
| Pruning Time | After flowering, Early spring | 
| Pests and diseases | Vine weevils, Botrytis, Honey fungus | 
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Top dress in spring | 
| Propagation | Stem cuttings | 
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