Introduction Calluna vulgaris ‘Garden Girls Mix’ Heather Plant (11cm Pot) Calluna Garden Girls Mix Heather Plant is a compact, evergreen shrub renowned for its vibrant, long-lasting flower buds and year-round colour. This eye-catching heather offers striking autumn and winter interest, making it a standout choice for borders, containers, and seasonal displays. Key Features Evergreen foliage for year-round structure and colour Produces vibrant bud-blooming flower spikes from September to November Perfect for acid-loving planting schemes in beds, borders, and pots Excellent for autumn and winter seasonal interest Compact, bushy habit ideal for small spaces or ground cover Hardy and low maintenance once established Product Description The Calluna ‘Garden Girls Mix’ is a specially selected variety of heather known for its vivid bud-blooming flowers that remain tightly closed, maintaining intense colour throughout autumn and into early winter. Its upright stems are adorned with tiny green leaves and long racemes of colourful buds in red, pink, and purple tones. This versatile plant adds a splash of colour to the garden when few other plants are in flower. Its bushy, compact habit makes it well-suited for borders, rockeries, containers, and mass planting, where it can create a bold seasonal display. As a member of the Ericaceae family, it thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and prefers a position in full sun. Specifications Pot size: 11cm Height at maturity: 0.5 1 metre Spread at maturity: 0.1 0.5 metres Time to maturity: 2 5 years Foliage: Evergreen Flowering time: September November Flower type: Bud-blooming (flowers remain closed) Soil type: Clay, loam, or sand Soil pH: Acidic Moisture: Moist but well-drained or well-drained Position: Full sun Aspect: South-, West- or East-facing Exposure: Suitable for exposed sites Hardiness: Hardy in most parts of the UK Care Tips Plant in acidic, well-drained soil for best results Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering Trim lightly in spring to maintain compact shape and encourage new growth Avoid alkaline or chalky soils unless using an ericaceous compost Mulch annually with pine bark or composted leaf mould to maintain soil acidity Protect young plants from extreme frost in the first year if in containers Add a splash of vibrant colour to your garden this autumn with Calluna ‘Garden Girls Mix’. Ideal for brightening beds, borders, and containers or as a thoughtful gift for a garden lover. The plant’s growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.
