Spring Torch Heather
Calluna Vulgaris 'Spring Torch'
Overview
The 'Spring Torch' Heather, or Calluna vulgaris, is a vibrant evergreen showcasing foliage that transitions from bright green to fiery red tips in spring. Mature specimens reach up to 20 inches in height and spread about 18 inches wide. This hardy shrub thrives in well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade, favoring zones 4-6. Ideal for ground cover or border accents, it offers late summer to fall lavender-pink blooms.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1–2 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–2 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Alpine, Mediterranean
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