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
Category: Shrubs
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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