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Calluna vulgaris Devon
Common Name: Devon Heather
A compact Scottish heather valued for its clean green foliage and soft rose-pink flowers that provide reliable late-summer color. Fine, evergreen foliage forms a dense, uniform mound, often developing subtle bronze tones in cooler weather for added seasonal interest.
Growth is low and tidy, making it an excellent choice for mass plantings and smaller garden spaces.
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun (best flowering and foliage color in full sun)
Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils
Water: Average once established; intolerant of wet or heavy soils
Shape: Low, mounding habit
Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance
Hardiness
USDA Zones: 4a–6b
Mature Size
Height: 12–18 in
Width: 18–24 in
Features
Evergreen foliage with subtle seasonal color shifts
Rose-pink late-summer flowers
Dense, compact growth habit
Reliable year-round texture
Landscape Uses
Rock gardens and slopes
Mass plantings and groundcover
Heath and heather gardens
Containers and small accent plantings
Why Growers Choose It
Consistent flowering and winter performance
Compact habit ideal for borders and groupings
Excellent companion to other acid-loving plants
| Plant Type: | Flowering evergreen shrub |
| Width: | 12"-18" |
| Height: | 24" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4–6 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Foundation, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Low Mounding |
| Soil Type | Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green |