Calluna vulgaris 'Firefly' (Heather)
Heather 'Firefly', Ling 'Firefly', Scottish Heather 'Firefly', Scots Heather 'Firefly'
Award-winning Calluna vulgaris 'Firefly' (Heather) is one of the most colorful and attractive Heather you can find. Its semi-double, vibrant deep mauve flowers, on display for many weeks in late summer (Aug-Sept), are among the showiest of all Heathers. Wait until you see its foliage that changes through the seasons: a bright chartreuse and primrose yellow in spring, whose color intensifies in early fall as it gradually acquires brilliant shades of orange and red until late fall - early winter when the entire plant turns a spectacular, glimmering brick-red.
- Grows up to 18-20 in. tall and wide (45-50 cm).
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
- Performs best in full sun in sandy or gravelly, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Part shade is welcomed in hot summer areas. Moist and cool climates are preferred. Do not let the soil dry out! Protect your plants from strong winds. Mulch with peat moss.
- Easy to grow, this plant is a welcomed addition to rock gardens, slopes, cottage gardens. Excellent as a groundcover.
- Watch for spider mites, oystershell scale or root rot.
- Callunas need annual pruning or they become straggly. Prune in spring before the new growth appears.
How to Grow and Care for Heaths and Heathers
Evergreen, Heathers (Calluna Vulgaris) and Heaths (Erica) are terrific plants that deserve a spot in the garden. Their fabulous ability to change color year-round, injecting vivid life into our landscape at a time when they need it most, is invaluable. Low maintenance, deer or salt resistant, winter hardy, drought tolerant (once established) and fairly easy to grow, they do not require much: decent drainage and some sunshine.Read More
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 6 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Calluna - Heathers, Erica and Calluna |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Picture courtesy of Erica Enterprises
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 6 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 7 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Calluna - Heathers, Erica and Calluna |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |