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Calluna vulgaris Marlies - Heather

Calluna vulgaris Marlies
Heather, Ling, Scottish Heather

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Summer heather forming a low bush, covered with lovely ruby red flowers from August to September. It remains beautiful even in winter when the other plants are at rest.
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
45 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Description

Calluna vulgaris 'Marlies' is a summer heather forming a low bush, covered with flowers of a beautiful ruby red from August to September. It remains beautiful even in winter when other plants are dormant.

 

Originally from the heathlands of Europe, Calluna vulgaris 'Marlies' forms a ground cover, 30 cm (11.8 in) in height and 40 cm to 60 cm (15.7 in to 23.6 in) in width. Its flowers are composed of ruby red spikes that bloom from mid-summer to early winter. Its seeds are few in number. The dark green leaves are opposite, small and linear in the form of small scales. 'Marlies' is a popular choice with beekeepers thanks to its nectar, which is composed of 25% sugar.

Resistant up to -15° C (5° F), Calluna vulgaris 'Marlies' thrives in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Plant it in light, humus-bearing, rich and slightly acidic soil.

Use it as ground cover with other heather plants.

 

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Calluna vulgaris Marlies - Heather (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time August to October
Flower size 6 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 45 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Calluna

Species

vulgaris

Cultivar

Marlies

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

Heather, Ling, Scottish Heather

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7817211

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Planting and care

Resistant to temperatures as low as -15° C (5° F), Calluna vulgaris 'Marlies' thrives in sunny or partially shaded locations. Plant it in light, humus-bearing, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil. Use it as a ground cover with other young plants of the heather family.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and acidic

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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