'Spring Torch' features mauve-pink flowers over mid-green foliage on an upright habit. The pink and red tips emerge in winter and spring and change to pink and cream in the summer. Ask an Estabrook's staff member about pruning in April to retain shape.
Plant Type:
Shrub
Botanical Name:
Calluna
Common Name:
Heather
Hardiness:
Zone 4
Sun:
4-6+ hours
Soil:
Dry, Moist, Sandy
Suggested Use 1:
Low maintenance groundcover
Suggested Use 2:
Foundation plantings
Height:
12-18"
Width:
3-5'
Bloom Time:
Fall, Summer
Flower Color:
Pink
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Shape:
Spreading, Tall
Winter Protection:
Straw
Fertilizer:
Holly-tone
Fall Color:
Red
Winter Interest:
Color, Structure
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Butterflies:
Yes
Plant With:
Lavandula, Iberis, Grasses, Caryopteris
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