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Calluna vulgaris collection - Summer Heather Collection
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This is a collection of 3 Calluna vulgaris, better known as summer heathers. These undershrubs are characterised by needle-like foliage that persists in winter, a long nectar-rich flowering in late summer, and a low and wide habit. These heathers are small, bushy, colourful and compact plants which make a beautiful ground cover in rockeries, at the edge of flower beds, or in a pretty pot on the terrace. Like all Callunas, these varieties are hardy and grow in the sun in well-drained acidic soil (without limestone).
The collection consists of:
1 Summer Heather 'Winter Chocolate': a variety measuring 40 cm in height and 50 cm in width. Flowering from August to October with purple buds, becoming violet to pale lavender at full bloom. Orange foliage tinged with salmon red in spring, turning chartreuse green to orange-yellow in summer, then bronze in autumn, ending the year with a beautiful chocolate brown.
1 Summer Heather 'Dark Beauty': forming a ball 20 cm high and 35 cm wide, this cultivar blooms from mid-August to mid-October with semi-double flowers that are intermediate between dark pink and red. The light green of its foliage forms a beautiful combination with the flowering. It takes on bronze highlights in cold weather.
1 Summer Heather 'Silver Knight': this undershrub reaches 35 cm high and 45 cm wide. Its flowering begins from late July and extends until September-October. Small pink mauve flowers. Slightly silver foliage. It takes on a purple hue in cold weather.
This collection of Callunas should be planted in a light, sandy soil, without limestone, well-drained and truly acidic, with a pH between 4 and 6 (for example, composed of 1/3 ericaceous soil, 1/3 non-limestone garden soil, and 1/3 sand). Choose a sunny exposure in northern regions, and semi-shaded in warmer climates. Plan for 5 plants per square metre or space the plants 40 cm apart. The Summer Heathers collection is perfect in slightly wild areas of the garden, bringing colour throughout the year. It can be used alone or planted in groups with other varieties and cultivars of heathers (they are countless). For a long flowering period, imitate nature by mixing common heather (Calluna vulgaris) and bell heather (Erica cinerea). Use this collection of summer heathers to brighten up a rockery or border along a path. It also works well in pots and planters, creating beautiful seasonal compositions. Or in ericaceous flower beds, to adorn the base of rhododendrons and azaleas. You can create delightful, slightly wild scenes by planting 'Winter Chocolate' alongside grasses, ferns, and dwarf conifers at the base of white birches.
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Heather is a characteristic plant of heathlands, turf moors, and pine forests. It is very hardy. This heather requires a light and sandy soil, without limestone, well-drained and truly acidic (for example, composed of 1/3 ericaceous soil, 1/3 non-limestone garden soil, and 1/3 sand), and thrives in a sunny or semi-shaded exposure. In northern regions, it is possible to plant them in full sun, while in hot climates, a semi-shaded exposure is preferable. To maintain a dense and compact habit, the plant should be lightly pruned in late winter or just after flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.