Calluna vulgaris Larissa
$37.99
Calluna vulgaris ‘Larissa’ is a beautiful heather with soft pink double blooms that last from late summer into fall. Its dense, mounding form and evergreen foliage make it a standout in borders, containers, and rock gardens. Grows best in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil
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Description
Calluna vulgaris ‘Larissa’ is a beautiful heather with soft pink double blooms that last from late summer into fall. Its dense, mounding form and evergreen foliage make it a standout in borders, containers, and rock gardens. Grows best in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 10 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | August, September, October, November |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower autumn | Red |
| Color flower summer | Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| 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, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Ground cover, Cutting Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Cultivation | Grow outdoors in acidic soil with good drainage and full sun. Keep soil moderately moist without letting it become excessively wet. Trim off faded flower heads during spring. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Common Heather, Heather, Scotch Heather, Scottish Heather, Scots Heather, Ling |
| Blomidon Item No | CALVULA0001G |
| Usps | Brick-red buds give color from August through November., This bushy shrub suits ground cover and container planting., Grow in full sun, keeping the soil moist and well drained. |