Wynanda Scotch Heather

Calluna vulgaris 'Wynanda'

Pronunciation: ka-LOO-na vul-GAIR-iss
SKU #30899
5-7

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An attractive and hardy evergreen shrub for the rock garden or border. Masses of deep pink-purple buds appear in late summer, holding beautifully through the first frost. Foliage turns deep purple-green in winter for year-round interest. 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 18 to 20 in. tall, 24 to 18 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7

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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, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside
Design IdeasPerfect 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.
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsSpreading Juniper (Juniperus); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Spreading Yew (Taxus); Carpet Rose (Rosa); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia)
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, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside
Design IdeasPerfect 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.
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsSpreading Juniper (Juniperus); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Spreading Yew (Taxus); Carpet Rose (Rosa); Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Blueberry (Vaccinium); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia)
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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