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heather 'Allegro'

Calluna vulgaris 'Allegro'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Allegro' is a spreading evergreen shrub to 50cm, with dark green, scale-like foliage, and deep red flower in long spikes in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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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

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to fungal diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverWall Side BordersCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorGreenhousePond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years