Heather. A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden with a lime free soil. Very attractive to bees. Pretty lilac mauve flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Calluna vulgaris ‘Oxshott Common’
A versatile plant that looks good in any sized garden with a lime free soil. Very attractive to bees. Pretty lilac mauve flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Calluna |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgaris |
| Varietry | 'Oxshott Common' |
| Common Name | Heather |
| Flower Colour | lilac |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | July, 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, Cut flower |
| 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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