County Wicklow Heather - Holiday

Holiday County Wicklow Heather (Calluna vulgaris ‘County Wicklow’) enchants with its shell-pink, double flowers that appear from late summer through fall, all set against dark green foliage. This compact evergreen tops out at about 10 to 12 inches in height and spreads up to 18 inches, delivering a neat, low-profile accent in rock gardens or along borders. Pollinator-friendly yet deer-resistant, it keeps unwelcome grazers at bay while inviting butterflies and other beneficial creatures. Drought tolerance once established is another advantage, making this variety easier to maintain than many other options.

Using a live County Wicklow Heather instead of plastic decorations cuts down on waste and lets you nurture a piece of nature inside your home. Its gentle, pleasant scent helps freshen the air, and the plant can be relocated outside in the spring for continued growth. Bringing in real greenery also enriches the indoor environment, offering a subtle reminder that cold days will eventually give way to warmer seasons. 

Holiday County Wicklow Heather Care

Position the heather near a window with moderate light from January until the last frost date, watering sparingly so the soil stays slightly moist. Avoid direct blasts of heat or cold, removing any spent flowers or yellowed growth as needed. Keep the air around the plant relatively humid, perhaps with a light mist every few days.

When the threat of frost has passed, move your County Wicklow Heather outside for short periods to help it adjust to sunlight and changing temperatures. Once acclimated, transfer it into a spot with full sun or partial shade, using well-draining, slightly acidic soil. A light layer of mulch helps maintain soil moisture without waterlogging the roots. Over time, it will develop a robust presence in your garden, rewarding you with soft pink blooms year after year.

Holiday County Wicklow Heather Information