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heather 'Gold Mist'

Calluna vulgaris 'Gold Mist'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A spreading evergreen shrub to 30cm high, with upright stems and small, scale-like yellow-green leaves. Long spikes of small white flowers are produced in late summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 10, in spring

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer, or by layering in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal diseases, including grey moulds and Phytophthora root rot, in warm wet conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

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

Ten To Twenty Years