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Ling Heather or Calluna vulgaris is a dwarf twiggy shrub that is often abundant on mountains and moorland. The petals are concealed by the familiar purple sepals from July into early autumn. Common in Europe and Asia Minor.
Calluna vulgaris
Common name: Ling Heather.
Native: Europe and Asia Minor.
Provenance: Wales
Size and spread (10 years): 0.5m x 0.5m
Treatment required: None
Germinal seeds / kg: 5000000
Ideal sowing period: Autumn or spring. Sow on the surface of compost.
Soil conditions: Most lime free soils.
Planting instructions: flowers best in a sunny open spot. Moist soil
Mature height: 0.5m x 0.5m
| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Size | Mini seed pack(approx 5000 seed), Seed Pack (approx 25000 seeds) |
| Genus | Calluna |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Flowering Month | August, September |
| Colour | purple |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | evergreen |
| Wildlife | yes |
| Requires | moist, sun |
| Native | yes |
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