Calluna ‘Garden Girls’ Mix – Vibrant, Long-Lasting Heather for Seasonal Colour
Calluna ‘Garden Girls’ Mix is a striking collection of hardy, evergreen heathers that bring a burst of colour to gardens, patios, and containers from late summer through winter. With its vibrant pink, red, and white flowers set against lush green foliage, this variety is perfect for brightening up borders, rockeries, and seasonal displays. Its long-lasting blooms, low-maintenance nature, and year-round structure make it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to extend seasonal interest.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Late Summer to Autumn: Vivid, long-lasting flowers emerge in shades of pink, red, and white, attracting pollinators.
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Winter: Retains its structure and colour, adding warmth to cold-season gardens.
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Spring to Early Summer: Compact green foliage remains dense, providing texture and contrast.
Structure & Form
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Height & Spread: Reaches approximately 0.1 - 0.5m in height and spread, forming a neat, low-growing mound.
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Compact Growth: Dense, bushy habit makes it ideal for ground cover, edging, and mixed planting.
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Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round interest, even after flowering.
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Long-Lasting Blooms: The vibrant flowers remain attractive well into winter, adding seasonal brightness.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Seasonal Borders: Adds a splash of colour to late-season flower beds.
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Rock & Gravel Gardens: Thrives in well-drained, low-maintenance landscapes.
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Patio & Container Displays: Perfect for pots and hanging baskets, offering long-lasting colour.
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Wildlife & Pollinator-Friendly Gardens: Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity.
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Low-Growing Ground Cover: Helps suppress weeds while providing visual appeal.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Prefers full sun for best flowering but tolerates partial shade.
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Soil: Requires well-drained, acidic to neutral soil; thrives in sandy or peaty conditions.
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Hardiness: Fully hardy and resilient in cold temperatures.
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance; light pruning in early spring encourages bushy growth and repeat flowering.
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Watering: Prefers moderate moisture; avoid waterlogging for healthy root development.
Why Choose Calluna ‘Garden Girls’ Mix?
- Long-lasting, vibrant flowers from late summer to winter.
- Hardy and evergreen, offering year-round interest.
- Low-growing, compact form ideal for borders, rockeries, and containers.
- Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting garden wildlife.
- Easy to maintain, making it perfect for all garden styles.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Evergreens: Pair with Buxus or Skimmia for contrasting foliage and structure.
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Ornamental Grasses: Mix with Carex or Festuca for a naturalistic, textural display.
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Heathland Planting: Combine with Erica and Rhododendrons for a classic acidic-soil arrangement.
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Autumn & Winter Bloomers: Complement with Pansies, Violas, or Cyclamen for a continuous floral display.
Calluna ‘Garden Girls’ Mix is a fantastic choice for adding vibrant colour and structure to gardens throughout the cooler months. With its evergreen foliage, pollinator-friendly blooms, and easy-care nature, it’s an essential addition to seasonal displays, offering long-lasting beauty in beds, borders, and containers.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
