Merlyn Scotch Heather

Calluna vulgaris 'Merlyn'

Pronunciation: ka-LOO-na vul-GAIR-iss
SKU #30895
4-7

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An attractive and hardy evergreen shrub for the rock garden or border. Masses of luminous, vibrant pink buds offer a showy late season display, lasting well through first frost. The deep green foliage lends a fine, delicate texture to the landscape. Wonderful in fresh or dried flower arrangements. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-7

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Bloom TimeLate Summer to Fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside
Design IdeasPerfect to accent borders and rock gardens or massed, this evergreen shrub is a great choice to accompany rhododendrons and acid-loving plants. Planted as a ground cover, the plants will slowly form a dense mat that defeats most weeds and provides year round beauty. Highly desirable for their interesting texture and long lasting display, "bud-blooming" heathers such as this are known for flower buds that swell and color up, but unlike traditional Erica or Calluna varieties, never open to reveal the flower, instead providing a unique, showy display of upright, densely packed bloom spikes.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSpreading Juniper (Juniperus); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Spreading Yew (Taxus); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Carpet Rose (Rosa)
Care InstructionsProvide average to lean, evenly moist, loose, well-drained soil; avoid hot humidity and heavy or poorly drained soils. Shelter from intense afternoon sun exposures in hot summer regions. In harsh winter areas, plant in a sheltered location and mulch root zone to protect. Prune as needed to shape.
Details
Bloom TimeLate Summer to Fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside
Design IdeasPerfect to accent borders and rock gardens or massed, this evergreen shrub is a great choice to accompany rhododendrons and acid-loving plants. Planted as a ground cover, the plants will slowly form a dense mat that defeats most weeds and provides year round beauty. Highly desirable for their interesting texture and long lasting display, "bud-blooming" heathers such as this are known for flower buds that swell and color up, but unlike traditional Erica or Calluna varieties, never open to reveal the flower, instead providing a unique, showy display of upright, densely packed bloom spikes.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSpreading Juniper (Juniperus); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Spreading Yew (Taxus); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Carpet Rose (Rosa)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide average to lean, evenly moist, loose, well-drained soil; avoid hot humidity and heavy or poorly drained soils. Shelter from intense afternoon sun exposures in hot summer regions. In harsh winter areas, plant in a sheltered location and mulch root zone to protect. Prune as needed to shape.

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