Svenja Scotch Heather
Calluna vulgaris 'Svenja'
SKU
30897
An attractive and hardy, rounded evergreen shrub for the rock garden or border. Masses of bright rose-red flower buds contrast with unique, light green fine-textured foliage. Buds last through the first frost for a stunning seasonal display. Wonderful in fresh or dried flower arrangements. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ka-LOO-na vul-GAIR-iss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Fall |
| Design Ideas | Perfect in 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Hillside, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Spreading Juniper (Juniperus); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Spreading Yew (Taxus); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Carpet Rose (Rosa) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
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