Calluna vulgaris ‘Zeta’
$37.99
Calluna vulgaris Zeta forms a compact upright shrub with yellow-green evergreen foliage, bringing steady color to rock gardens, border edges, and patio pots without relying on flowers.
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Description
Yellow-green evergreen foliage gives Calluna vulgaris Zeta a steady presence through every season, even though this compact upright shrub does not flower. Its fine, closely set leaves form a dense shape for border edges, rock gardens, and patio containers.
Plant in acidic, moist but well-drained soil in full sun for the clearest yellow coloring. Keep new plantings evenly moist without leaving roots soggy, then trim lightly in late winter to maintain compact growth.
This plant is not suitable for animal feed. Keep grazing animals from eating it.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 2 ft |
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| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Synonyms | Calluna vulgaris 'Zeta', Calluna vulgaris Garden Girls Zeta, Calluna vulgaris Zeta (Garden Girls Series) |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Patio and container use, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Structural, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Heather, Scotch Heather, Scottish Heather |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23047470, CALVUZE0001G, 201912223, 201966787 |
| Propagation | Take semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Usually pest-free, though scale insects and spider mites may occur. |
| Diseases | Honey fungus and other fungal diseases may occur; stem rot is a risk in hot, humid conditions. |
| Pruning | Lightly trim in late winter to maintain a dense, compact habit. |
| Hazardous information | This plant is not suitable for animal feed. Keep grazing animals from eating it. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist but well drained, especially while roots establish. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the clearest yellow foliage. |