Calluna vulgaris “Amethyst”
$37.99
Calluna vulgaris ‘Amethyst’ is a vibrant heather variety featuring rich purple blooms that appear in late summer and continue into fall. Its compact habit and evergreen foliage make it a great choice for borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Prefers acidic, well-drained soil and full sun |
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Description
Calluna vulgaris ‘Amethyst’ is a vibrant heather variety featuring rich purple blooms that appear in late summer and continue into fall. Its compact habit and evergreen foliage make it a great choice for borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Prefers acidic, well-drained soil and full sun |
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 10 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | September, October, November, December |
| Synonyms | Calluna vulgaris 'Amethyst', Calluna vulgaris "Amethyst", Calluna vulgaris Amethyst Garden Girls Series, Calluna vulgaris Garden Girls Amethyst |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower autumn | Purple, Pink |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Pink |
| Color flower winter | Purple, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun |
| Scent | Fragrant Light |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Banks and slopes, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Ground cover, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in acidic, well-drained soil. Keep the root zone moist but never soggy while the shrub establishes. Lightly prune faded flowering stems in late winter to maintain compact growth. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Amethyst Heather, Common Heather, Heather, Scotch Heather, Scottish Heather |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23001357, CALVUAME0001G |