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heather 'Roodkapje'

Calluna vulgaris 'Roodkapje'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

'Roodkapje' is a compact, bushy shrub to 45cm high and 60cm wide with dark green, needle-like leaves tinged with red. This cultivar is a bud-flowering form with lilac buds that do not open but remain attractive from late 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

Wall Side BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhousePond MarginsOutdoorConservatory

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