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Calluna vulgaris Devon
Common Name: Devon Heather
A compact Scottish heather valued for its clean green foliage and soft rose-pink flowers that provide reliable late-summer color. Fine, evergreen foliage forms a dense, uniform mound, often developing subtle bronze tones in cooler weather for added seasonal interest. Growth is low and tidy, making it an excellent choice for mass plantings and smaller garden spaces. Growing Conditions Light: Full sun (best flowering and foliage color in full sun) Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils Water: Average once established; intolerant of wet or heavy soils Shape: Low, mounding habit Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance Hardiness USDA Zones: 4a–6b Mature Size Height: 12–18 in Width: 18–24 in Features Evergreen foliage with subtle seasonal color shifts Rose-pink late-summer flowers Dense, compact growth habit Reliable year-round texture Landscape Uses Rock gardens and slopes Mass plantings and groundcover Heath and heather gardens Containers and small accent plantings Why Growers Choose It Consistent flowering and winter performance Compact habit ideal for borders and groupings Excellent companion to other acid-loving plants
| Plant Type: | Flowering evergreen shrub |
| Width: | 12"-18" |
| Height: | 24" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4 - 6 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Low Mounding |
| Soil Type | Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |