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Calluna, Ling, Scotch Heather 'Winter Chocolate'

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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Haydenville, Massachusetts

Westford, Massachusetts

Anacortes, Washington

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Calluna vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate SUMMER HEATHER EG (z5) (Hon,Dye)
This outstanding 12" heather offers soft-pink flowers in l.sum...Read More

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esw
Haydenville, MA (Zone 5a) | November 2004 | positive

Beautiful so far this year (will know winter hardiness next spring in my zone 5 garden). Foliage gold to chocolate/red, spreading. Bloom ...Read More

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