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Tib Summer Heather

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 20 - 26 Inches
  • Mature Spread 32 - 36 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8
  • Use As A Thriller In Containers

Few groundcover shrubs are as rugged and reliable as Calluna vulgaris. Tib Summer Heather is a variety discovered in 1938 and is still considered one of the best summer-blooming heathers. The long flower spikes of deep pink last for a long time in the garden and in a vase. Tib’s foliage even turns a bronzy-purple when the colder weather of winter arrives. Heather is excellent for attracting beneficial pollinators and will easily smother weeds in the garden border. 

Grow Tib in the garden as a groundcover or a container for an evergreen element in a mixed seasonal display. The low, compact foliage makes a lovely backdrop for spring bulbs, summer perennials, and fall foliage on trees and other deciduous shrubs. Tib Heather is deer and rabbit resistant and has few pests or diseases that affect their growth. 

Tib Summer Heather Care

Plant heather in a location with full sun and well-draining soil. The soil pH pH should be neutral to acidic. Mulching with organic compost will help to fortify the soil and help to cool the root zone during the hot summer months. Apply a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in the early spring. This will help keep the soil acidic and maintain the plant’s coloring. Provide approximately 1 inch of water a week for the first 1-2 years. After Tib is fully established, it is drought tolerant and will require very little supplemental irrigation.

Heather grows naturally into a mounded shape and needs very little pruning to keep it tidy. Shearing lightly in late winter will help to remove any branch tips damaged from the winter and spent flower spikes remaining from the previous summer. Rejuvenation pruning can be done if the overall shape is too large for the space. Do not cut back more than half of the total size in one year. Mulching with shredded leaves or arborist chips will add insulation in the colder growing zones during the winter. Make sure to remove this mulch layer in the spring before new growth begins.

Tib Summer Heather Spacing

The mature height for Tib Heather is 20-26 inches, and the spread can be up to 36 inches. Space plants 30 inches apart, staggering the planting rows, when planting multiples as ground cover. This will ensure quick and even coverage.  

Tib Summer Heather Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 20 - 26 Inches
Mature Spread: 32 - 36 Inches
Spacing: 30 - 36 Inches
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): Pink
Flower Description: Deep Pink
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Dark Green
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Low
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: Drought, Salt
Attracts: Bees, Birds
Container Role: Thriller
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Tib Summer Heather
Other Name(s): Tib Summer Heather
Scientific Name: Calluna vulgaris 'Tib'
SKU:
1231000991-pc

Container Sizes

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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know 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

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know 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


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

2 Reviews - Tib Summer Heather Show Reviews

  • 1
    Summer...

    Posted by Cherie Lee Taylor on Jul 30, 2023

    The plants I recieved are very healthy and were blooming when I got them. I needed something that remains green all winter and this fills the bill nicely.

  • 5
    Great packaging.

    Posted by Elaine Jaycox on May 15, 2023

    Great packaging.