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Calluna, Ling, Scotch Heather 'Multicolor'

Callunavulgaris

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Calluna (kal-LOO-nuh)

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Species

vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Veined

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2010 | neutral

I have read this heather is just 6 inches tall but it clearly is much taller at Mendocno Coast Botanical Garden. Its copper to red folia...Read More

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