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Heather is an adaptable perennial that can thrive in various conditions and look amazing the entire time. The Red Haze Heather or Calluna vulgaris is a showy specimen with lovely flowers and striking foliage. Tiny purple flowers bloom along tall, upright stems. Enjoy the blooms from August through September. The foliage turns a deep reddish-bronze hue late in the season, inspiring the name ‘red haze’.
Heather adds height to a mixed planting or can create a border or low flowering hedge. Butterflies favor this perennial, making it a natural fit in a butterfly garden. The Red Haze Heather grows in zones 5 through 9. Trim the tall stems to feature the flowers in a vase or dry them so they can be enjoyed even longer.
Red Haze Heather Care
Plant Red Haze Heather in acidic, well-drained soil. This plant does not need rich soil and can happily grow in low-quality soil. Select an area with partial sun and give young plants one inch of water per week. Established plants only need water when grown in warm climates or during a dry period. Plants grown in rich soil do not need fertilizer, but plants in poor-quality or alkaline soil will grow best with an annual dose of ericaceous fertilizer each spring.
Trim Red Haze Heather in the spring to encourage bushy growth. Old, neglected plants can become leggy, so prune overgrowth to create a densely growing shrub. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base of plants in cold climates to protect against chilly temperatures.
Red Haze Heather Spacing
Red Haze Heather reaches 18 to 24 inches tall and 24 to 30 inches wide. Space each plant 12 to 15 inches apart and thin the plants if they become too dense so air can circulate around the foliage. Grow heather in a container measuring at least 10 inches wide, and size up the pot by an inch or two each year.
Red Haze Heather Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Partial Sun (5-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Petite, Lavender
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Red, Yellow
- Foliage Description
- Gold foliage turns reddish-bronze in winter
- Foliage Type
- , Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Red Haze Heather
- Also Known As
- Red Haze Heather
- Botanical Name
- Calluna vulgaris 'Red Haze'
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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