Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Blooms so large, similar to annuals that are grown specifically for bouquets, this perennial is a shrub that provides beautiful, bright pink and lavender blooms in the summer. Beginning in the spring with almost autumn-like foliage, this bush quickly turns green with light and warm temperature. In the summer, these blooms come alive in shades of pink and lavender, perfect for homemade bouquets.
This landscape shrub is hardy in zones five through eight. It is very versatile in that it can be used in large containers, in borders, along fencing, and within a landscape. It is a showstopper during the entire growing season. It is susceptible to deer, but it is beloved by bees.
Spring Torch Scotch Heather Care
The Spring Torch Scotch Heather grows upright, compactly. It thrives in partial sun and full sun exposure, making it a flexible shrub for anyone’s landscape. It prefers well drained soil, and is somewhat drought tolerant. It should only be watered if a considerable dry stretch has been observed. It can be fertilized gently once established.
This shrub can be pruned in the late winter, or early spring for rejuvenation purposes, the earlier it’s done the better. While this plant is perennial in zones five through eight, it should be protected from strong winter winds.
Spring Torch Scotch Heather Spacing
This is an upright, compact shrub. However, it can grow anywhere from 12 to 18 inches in height, and it should be spaced 24 to 30 inches apart.
Spring Torch Scotch Heather Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (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
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1 Foot
- Mature Spread
- 2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Low
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Blooms On
-
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
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green, Multi-Color
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Spring Torch Scotch Heather
- Botanical Name
- CALLUNA VULGARIS 'SPRING TORCH'
- 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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