Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight'

Also Known As

Silver Night Heather

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 15"-2'
W: 15"-3'

planting zones

5a-7b

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Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' plant details

Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 15 IN - 3 FT - wide, 15 IN - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight'

USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Heralding handsome woolly gray foliage throughout the year, this knightly cultivar is yet another J. W. Sparkes introduction. Colder weather paints violet tinges on the leaves, while late summer finds upright branches studded with purple flowers near the tips. Plant 'Silver Knight' amid deep green companions such as Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Beauty' and Erica 'Rackliff' and a captivating contrast is yours to enjoy.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Gray foliage turning purplish in winter.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

The beautiful woolly silver foliage of this compact mat-forming 12-24" shrub is complimented w/ purple tints in winter ; lavndr-purple flowers in late summer. Sun-PSh/Med

By: Forestfarm

Lavender flowers appear July through September. Foliage is a fine, contrasting silver-gray, and very woolly in texture. Expect upright, compact growth to 2' on this charming Calluna.