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Merlyn Scotch Heather
Calluna vulgaris 'Merlyn'
Pronunciation: ka-LOO-na vul-GAIR-iss
SKU #30895
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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| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Design Ideas | Perfect 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 Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spreading Juniper (Juniperus); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Spreading Yew (Taxus); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Carpet Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | Provide 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 Time | Late Summer to Fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Perfect 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 Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spreading Juniper (Juniperus); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Spreading Yew (Taxus); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Carpet Rose (Rosa) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide 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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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.