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Calluna vulgaris

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae
Common Names: basam, bassum, beesom, besom, ling, Scotch heather, Scots heather, Scottish heather, white heather

About this plant

C. vulgaris has narrow, linear, small, evergreen leaves. Spikes of urn-shaped pink or pale purple flowers which are either single or double are borne from mid-summer to autumn. Plants reach around 60cm in height. Many cultivars have been both selected and bred

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained acidic soil in full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 10. Shear off old flowering stems after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring, or propagate by softwood cuttings, division or layering in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to fungal diseases and root diseases, especially in warmer locations

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years