Calluna vulgaris ‘Blazeaway’ 1 Litre PotHeather
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Overview
A brilliant evergreen heather with yellow-green foliage during summer that deepens into striking oranges and reds in the winter. Produces clusters of lavender-purple, urn-shaped flowers in summer and autumn. Maximum height and spread of 50cm.
Cultural Advice for Heathers
Soil and Aspect
Heathers thrive in acidic, free-draining soils with high sand composition. Plant in open, sunny positions. All golden foliage varieties should be planted in full sun to produce bright foliage colours.
Planting Advice
Our heathers are container grown and can be planted at any time of the year, except during drought or frost. Always plant deeply enough for the lower foliage to rest on the soil and firm using your hands, not feet or trowel which may damage the delicate roots. Give every plant a thorough soaking after planting. Planting distances may vary, depending on personal preference, you may want rapid ground cover, or you may want to see individual specimens. A good rule of thumb is that most heathers will achieve a spread of around double their ultimate height.
Aftercare
In the first season after planting, never allow the plants to dry out. Apply natural fertilisers, such as bonemeal, to help improve plant growth. Top-dress with extra ericaceous compost every year. If your soil is alkaline or heavy clay then a raised bed, filled with ericaceous (lime-free) compost, can provide the perfect solution as well as being an attractive design feature.
Pruning
Calluna vulgaris varieties should have dead flower spikes removed every March to avoid the plants becoming leggy and woody. Most other species only need the occasional tidy if needed, and this should be done in early spring. Never cut back hard into old wood or there will be little or no new growth.
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Award | |
|---|---|
| Aspect | Sun |
| Flower Colour | Lavender |
| Flower Type | Cluster |
| Flowering Month | July, August, September, October |
| Foliage Colour | Green, Gold/yellow, Red/Orange |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 50cm |
| Pot Size Learn more | 1 Litre |
| Soil Type | Acid, Light sandy, Normal |
| Special Attributes | Autumn leaf colour, Irregular shape, Bee friendly, Attractive to butterflies and moths |
| Uses | Plants for containers, Low maintenance, Ground cover, Rock Garden, Steep banks, Wildlife Garden |
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