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heather 'Mullion'

Calluna vulgaris 'Mullion'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Mullion' is a low, spreading evergreen shrub to 20cm tall, with very compact, prostrate, mid-green foliage and short spikes of deep mauve-pink 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

West 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

Patio ContainerCottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Pond MarginsConservatoryGreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnWinterSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years