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heather 'Arran Gold'

Calluna vulgaris 'Arran Gold'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A hardy, evergreen shrub approximately 15cm tall with gold foliage that turns lime green with red flecks in winter and mauve flowers in July and August.

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 Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further advice

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years