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heather 'Red Carpet'

Calluna vulgaris 'Red Carpet'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A hardy evergreen shrub with a low, horizontal habit approximately 16-20cm tall and a spread to 31-45cm. It has gold foliage in summer that changes to orange-red in winter and mauve flowers from summer through to 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

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

SpringWinterSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years