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heather 'Bernadette'

Calluna vulgaris 'Bernadette'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A low-growing, spreading, evergreen shrub up to 20cm x 60cm, with yellow-green foliage turning bronze-red in winter, and producing spires of pale purple flowers in mid to late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil in an open, sunny position

Pruning

Pruning group 10, in spring

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years