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| Identification |
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Genus
Calluna
Species
vulgaris
Variety
Cultivar
Corbetts Red
Common names
Scotch heather
ling
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S11462
Data source
HtZn p88
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
2' - 3'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-07b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 07-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Calluna vulgaris 'Corbetts Red' has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Scotch heather (also known as ling) can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant does very well with hot summer days. The best soil for this species has a texture that is sandy. Full sun to partial shade is needed for this plant to do its best. It likes moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Calluna vulgaris 'Corbetts Red' is a woody perennial. Scotch heather (locally known in some parts as ling) is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has tiny, scale-like leaves that turn bronze in autumn. Flowers: This species has masses of tiny blossoms arranged in spikes. July is the usual month for flowering. The blossoms are usually either purple or pink.
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