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heather 'Macdonald of Glencoe'

Calluna vulgaris 'Macdonald of Glencoe'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A hardy, evergreen and bushy shrub approximately 31-45cm tall with a spread to 60cm. It has dark-green, foliage and mauve coloured flowers from summer through to autumn.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 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

Poorly 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

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years