Calluna vulgaris 'Theresa' (Garden Girls Series)
Scots heather
Small magenta-pink buds form along the length of the upright stems from late summer, never fully opening, but offering several months of late colour. Calluna 'Theresa' forms part of the Garden Girls series, and its compact habit and long season of interest make it a valuable addition to pots, windowboxes, borders or alpine beds.
How to care for Calluna vulgaris Theresa (Garden Girls Series):
When planting heather, use acidic soil or ericaceous compost and enrich the planting hole with composted pine needles or leaf mould to help replicate its natural conditions. Choose a sunny spot with good drainage and avoid chalky or alkaline soils.
Water well after planting and during dry spells in the first year. In March or April, trim back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth to maintain a neat shape and encourage bushy new growth. Avoid cutting into older woody stems, as they may not regrow.
Water well after planting and during dry spells in the first year. In March or April, trim back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth to maintain a neat shape and encourage bushy new growth. Avoid cutting into older woody stems, as they may not regrow.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.2m
Eventual spread:
0.35m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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