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heather 'Dark Star'

Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Star' (d)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Dark Star' is a compact, spreading evergreen shrub to 20cm tall, with dark green foliage and spikes of semi-double, bright crimson flowers

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

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained acidic soil

Pruning

Pruning group 10

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by Phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower BordersPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years