Calluna vulgaris Athene
$37.99
Dark red buds stay closed along upright stems, adding fall color above tiny green evergreen leaves.
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Description
Calluna vulgaris Athene is an upright evergreen heather with tiny green leaves and long racemes of dark red buds. The buds stay closed while adding color from September through November. Its compact, bushy form suits a sunny container, rock garden, or acidic border.
Plant in acidic, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged during establishment, and trim last season’s old bud-bearing stems in spring to maintain compact growth.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | September, October, November |
| Synonyms | Calluna vulgaris 'Athene' |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Ground cover, Cutting Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Athene Heather |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23033019, CALVUATH0001G |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in acidic, moist but well-drained soil. In containers, use ericaceous compost and ensure the pot has drainage holes. |
| Usps | Dark red flower buds remain closed through the fall display., Tiny green evergreen leaves cover upright, bushy stems., A sunny container shows its persistent red bud display. |
| Propagation | Take softwood cuttings in summer and place them in a cold frame to root. |
| Pruning | In spring, trim last season's old bud-bearing stems to maintain compact growth. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil moist, not soggy, while the plant becomes established. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun in acidic, well-drained soil. |