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heather 'Velvet Fascination'

Calluna vulgaris 'Velvet Fascination'

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Calluna
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A distinctive heather with white flowers and silvery grey-green foliage which darkens in winter without becoming drab

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

North FacingSouth FacingEast 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

Wall Side Borders

Planting Places

Pond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years