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Calluna vulgaris 'Theresa'

Also Known As

  • Theresa Heather

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Calluna vulgaris 'Theresa' plant details

Calluna vulgaris 'Theresa' is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with gold foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calluna vulgaris 'Theresa'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calluna vulgaris 'Theresa'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful light pink flowers on yellow foliage. Blooms August through December. Compact and upright habit. Growth Rate slow to medium

Gardening facts about Calluna vulgaris 'Theresa' plant

How to Grow Calluna vulgaris 'Theresa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 15"-2'

Width: 15"-3'

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  • low - drought tolerant
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aka Blazeaway Heather

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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aka Dark Beauty Heather

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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aka Firefly Heather

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-20"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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aka H.E. Beale Heather

Plant Type

Shrub, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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