heather 'Durford Wood'
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A hardy evergreen shrub approximately 26-30cm tall with a spread to 75-100cm. It has purple green foliage that gives a misty appearance and rarely produces flowers.
Scientific classification
- Species
- heather 'Durford Wood' (Calluna vulgaris 'Durford Wood')
- Genus
- Calluna
- Family
- Ericaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of heather 'Durford Wood'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of heather 'Durford Wood'
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heather 'Durford Wood' care guide
- Light regular watering, keeping acidic soil mildly moist and airy
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Light regular watering, keeping acidic soil mildly moist and airy
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight heather feed every four weeks through mild growing weather
Pruning
PruningShorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun. See Hardy heathers for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely) and other fungal diseases
Pests
Generally pest-free
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