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Calluna vulgaris County Wicklow
Common Name: County Wicklow Heather
A compact Scottish heather valued for its fresh green summer foliage and soft lavender-pink flowers that bring late-season color. Fine, evergreen foliage forms a dense, tidy mound, often developing subtle bronze tones in cooler weather for added winter interest. Growth is low and uniform, making it well suited to mass plantings and small-scale landscapes. 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 Lavender-pink late-summer flowers Dense, compact growth habit Reliable winter interest Landscape Uses Rock gardens and slopes Mass plantings and groundcover Heath and heather gardens Containers and small accent plantings Why Growers Choose It Consistent performance in cold climates Compact size ideal for borders and groupings Excellent companion to other acid-loving plants
| Plant Type: | Flowering Shrub, Evergreen Shrub |
| Width: | 15" |
| Height: | 24" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| 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: | Container, Groundcover, Hedge |
| Shape: | Spreading, Low Mounding |
| Soil Type | Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Violet, Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |