Firefly Heather - Holiday

Light Needs

Partial Shade to Full Sun

(At Least 3 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

24 - 30 Inches

Mature Spread

24 - 30 Inches

Growing Zones

5 to 9

• Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
• Mature Height 24 - 30 Inches
• Mature Spread 24 - 30 Inches
• Growing Zones 5 - 9

Holiday Firefly Heather (Calluna vulgaris ‘Firefly’) captivates with ever-changing foliage and charming midsummer pink blooms. Its needles transition from warm green shades to showy salmon tones in early summer, then shift to a striking brick-red color as cooler weather arrives. Reaching 18 to 24 inches tall with a similar spread, this heather forms a dense, mounding habit perfect for garden edges or container displays. Butterflies adore its blooms, and the stunning winter foliage gives year-round interest unlike more ordinary evergreen choices.

Swapping artificial decorations for a live heather brings a subtle fragrance indoors and a touch of seasonal freshness. The bright colors provide a welcome change from winter’s gray days, and come spring, you can relocate your Holiday Firefly Heather to the garden instead of throwing away plastic décor. This helps reduce waste while granting you a long-term floral addition that continues to evolve as the seasons progress. Bringing this easy-care plant indoors also taps into nature’s soothing qualities when shorter, colder days set in.

Holiday Firefly Heather Care

Keep your Firefly Heather in a bright, moderately warm spot away from drafts. From January until your region’s last frost date, lightly water whenever the top layer of soil begins to dry, avoiding sogginess. Remove any spent blooms or browned tips to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage fresh growth.

Once the cold season ends, gradually place your heather outside for a few hours daily to acclimate it to increased light and temperature. After a week or two, plant it in acidic, well-drained soil where it receives at least six hours of direct sun. Water consistently during the first few weeks of outdoor growth, then enjoy its brilliant color shifts and butterfly-friendly blooms throughout the year.