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Calluna vulgaris 'Red Star'
Also Known As
- Red Star Heather
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Calluna vulgaris 'Red Star' plant details
Calluna vulgaris 'Red Star' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calluna vulgaris 'Red Star'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, edging plant, fall color, rock garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calluna vulgaris 'Red Star'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Distinctive for its opulent finery, 'Red Star' flashes deep purplish red double blooms on long upright flower spikes near summer's end, earning this attractive somewhat open growing Calluna its name. Tiny dapper leaves craft a dark forest green foil that offsets the vivid blossoms and counterposes lime and golden-leafed Heathers, such as Calluna vulgaris 'Blazeaway' to great effect.
Long upright flower spikes of double dark pink offset by dark green foliage. August to September blooms. Open habit.
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Gardening facts about Calluna vulgaris 'Red Star' plant
How to Grow Calluna vulgaris 'Red Star'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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