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heather 'Robert Chapman'

Calluna vulgaris 'Robert Chapman'

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Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Robert Chapman' is a compact evergreen shrub to 25cm, with golden-yellow foliage which turns coppery-red in winter and spring, and racemes of light purple flowers from late summer

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

East FacingSouth FacingNorth 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

Ground CoverCottage InformalBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Pond MarginsGreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringWinterSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years