Calluna vulgaris 'Robert Chapman'

Also Known As

Robert Chapman Heather

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Calluna vulgaris 'Robert Chapman' plant details

Calluna vulgaris 'Robert Chapman' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with bronze, chartreuse, gold and red foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calluna vulgaris 'Robert Chapman'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, chartreuse, gold and red
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, fall color, glowing, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calluna vulgaris 'Robert Chapman'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Robert Chapman Heather This highly prized Heather is ablaze with ever-changing colors! The golden spring foliage gradually changes, in winter, to orange and finally to bright red. The mid-season flowers are soft purple. Plant in well-drained acidic soils. Sun.

By: Oregon Grown Tree Farm

The spectacular foliage of this low plant is golden in spring changing to orange and then to reddish over winter. Sun/Med/GdDrain/acid soil

By: Forestfarm

This glowing, chartreuse heather is the most asked about shrub in our perennial border! a vigorous grower to about two feet tall and 30" wide, a great little foundation shrublet that looks good with whatever colors you partner it with…full sun (half day works), well drained, acidic soils, drought tolerant when established (but needs summer watering the first year or two) – deer resistant - loves the beach! Lavender pink flowers in summer; low maintenance.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Very attractive glowing orange and red fall to winter foliage on plants 2' tall x 4' wide. Pink spring blooms. Finely textured plant with three seasons of interest.