Heather,Ling. Compact bushy evergreen shrub with mid-green foliage with cream, orange and red tips in spring, attractive mauve flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers July to October. Full sun. Hardy.
Calluna vulgaris ‘Spring Torch’
Compact bushy evergreen shrub with mid-green foliage with cream, orange and red tips in spring, attractive mauve flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Calluna |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgaris |
| Varietry | 'Spring Torch' |
| Common Name | Heather, Ling |
| Flower Colour | mauve |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Ground cover |
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