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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Scottish Heather, Ling, 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 | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| 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 | Scottish Heather, Ling, 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 | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Calluna vulgaris ‘Aphrodite’ (Heather) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Calluna vulgaris ‘Aphrodite’ (Heather) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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