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    Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio'

    Also Known As

    • Con Brio Heather

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-7b

    Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio' plant details

    Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with gold foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Gold summer foliage. Ruby flowers.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio' plant

    How to Grow Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight'

    aka Silver Night Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-7b

    Size

    Height: 15"-2'

    Width: 15"-3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Calluna vulgaris 'Blazeaway'

    aka Blazeaway Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Beauty'

    aka Dark Beauty Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Beauty' flower by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Calluna vulgaris 'Firefly'

    aka Firefly Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-20"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Calluna vulgaris 'H.E. Beale'

    aka H.E. Beale Heather

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Calluna vulgaris 'H.E. Beale' flower, foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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