Heather 'Aphrodite', Ling 'Aphrodite', Scottish Heather 'Aphrodite', Scots Heather 'Aphrodite', Garden Girls Series
Calluna vulgaris ‘Aphrodite’ is a “bud-blooming” heather of upright bushy habit, producing long-lasting, bright red buds that do not open fully from late summer to frost (September-November). They contrast nicely with the dark green, evergreen foliage.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Calluna |
Common names | Heather, Ling, Scottish Heather |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 20" (50cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
5 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Calluna |
Common names | Heather, Ling, Scottish Heather |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 20" (50cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Calluna vulgaris ‘Aphrodite’ (Heather) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Calluna vulgaris ‘Aphrodite’ (Heather) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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