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heather 'Bunsall'

Calluna vulgaris 'Bunsall'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A narrow, upright, hardy evergreen shrub which can be brighter than many winter varieties, with yellow foliage which turns to shades of bronze and orange in the winter. Lavender-purple flowers are produced during August and September.

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

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

ClimbingBushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years