heather 'Ruby Slinger'
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A hardy evergreen shrub, noted as outstanding, approximately 21-25cm tall with a spread to 31-45cm. It has bright green foliage with yellow tips in spring and white flowers in summer through to autumn.
Scientific classification
- Species
- heather 'Ruby Slinger' (Calluna vulgaris 'Ruby Slinger')
- Genus
- Calluna
- Family
- Ericaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 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 'Ruby Slinger'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of heather 'Ruby Slinger'
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heather 'Ruby Slinger' care guide
- Keep acidic soil lightly moist, never waterlogged
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep acidic soil lightly moist, never waterlogged
Fertilizing
FertilizingEricaceous feed lightly in spring and early summer
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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