Low growing, evergreen shrub. Profusion of bell shaped flowers in late summer-fall. With the arrival of colder weather, their colors become even more intense. Enhance the season by placing them in mixed planters on your patio or front step, adding vibrant hues to garden beds, or brightening up outdoor window boxes.
Calluna vulgaris 'Carnival'
Heather
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Masses of small mauve-lavender flowers
- Blooms late June-August
- Bright yellow foliage in summer
- Fall foliage turns orange-red
Border or Bed
Container
Evergreen
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
hrives in morning sun/afternoon shade. Likes moist, well-drained soil. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune lightly in summer if needed after bloom to shape.
Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $24.99~#1
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Fall Color
- Mass Planting
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Container
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Groundhog Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Red
- Yellow
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Winter
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained