Description

Calluna vulgaris 'Spring Torch,' also known as Spring Torch Heather, is a stunning evergreen shrub that adds vibrant color to any landscape. With its delicate spikes of mauve bell-shaped flowers blooming from mid-summer to mid-fall, this variety features striking fiery red tips in spring that create a captivating display.

Spring Torch Heather thrives in well-drained, acidic organic soils, making it essential to maintain optimal growing conditions for success. This multi-stemmed shrub reaches a mounded form, providing an extremely fine and delicate texture that enhances the overall landscape composition.

Relatively low maintenance, Spring Torch Heather requires minimal pruning, primarily for dieback removal. It's an excellent choice for attracting bees to your garden and has no significant negative characteristics, ensuring a vibrant and lively outdoor space.

What is the Garden Drop Program?

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Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers pot. They will ship individually, directly from our grower to your home garden.

Plant Specs:

Other Names: Spring Torch Heather
Color: green, red
Light: full sun
Watering: around once or twice a week, more while becoming established
Soil: evenly moist, well drained, organic, sandy, acidic soil
Zone: 4 – 8

Plant Shape: mounded form
Plant Type: multi-stemmed evergreen shrub
Mature Size: height (20″), width (24″)
Blooming Season: mid summer – mid fall
Growth Rate Per Year: slow

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