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heather 'Golden Fleece'

Calluna vulgaris 'Golden Fleece'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Golden Fleece' froms a compact mound to 15cm tall and 25cm wide with yellow, needle-like leaves that turn bronze in winter on curling stems; sparse lilac flowers are borne from summer into 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

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, neutral or 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 affected by phytophthora root diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio 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

Ten To Twenty Years