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Calluna vulgaris 'Hammondii Rubifolia' (Heather 'Hammondii Rubifolia')
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Calluna vulgaris 'Hammondii Rubifolia'
Other names
Heather 'Hammondii Rubifolia'
Genus
Calluna Calluna
Variety or Cultivar
'Hammondii Rubifolia' _ 'Hammondii Rubifolia' is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with yellow-green foliage. From late summer to mid-autumn, it bears short, upright racemes of small, lavender purple flowers. In spring it has red tips.
Calluna vulgaris 'Hammondii Rubifolia' is: Evergreen
Habit
Domed, Spreading
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Pale-purple in Summer; Insignificant or absent, Pale-purple in Autumn
Foliage
Yellow-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Phytophthora root diseases Phytophthora root diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering is finished.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Calluna vulgaris 'Hammondii Rubifolia' (Heather 'Hammondii Rubifolia') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Containers, Rock, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, humus-rich, acidic soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Calluna vulgaris 'Hammondii Rubifolia'
Other names
Heather 'Hammondii Rubifolia'
Genus
Calluna Calluna
Variety or Cultivar
'Hammondii Rubifolia' _ 'Hammondii Rubifolia' is a dwarf, evergreen shrub with yellow-green foliage. From late summer to mid-autumn, it bears short, upright racemes of small, lavender purple flowers. In spring it has red tips.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Domed, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Pale-purple in Summer; Insignificant or absent, Pale-purple in Autumn
Foliage
Yellow-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering is finished.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Calluna vulgaris 'Hammondii Rubifolia' (Heather 'Hammondii Rubifolia') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Containers, Rock, Foliage only
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, humus-rich, acidic soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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