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heather 'Firefly'

Calluna vulgaris 'Firefly'

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Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Firefly' is a compact evergreen shrub with red-brown foliage, becoming bright orange red in winter. Flowers purplish-pink, in short erect spikes

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

North 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

Banks SlopesCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years