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Frost resistance of common heather

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull

A description of the ability of common heather to withstand low temperatures, evaluated using USDA zones 4–8. Successful overwintering depends on protecting the plant from winter desiccation and the quality of soil drainage.

In the reference 30 varieties crop Common heather, where this is mentioned in the description.

For common heather, frost resistance is determined by the USDA hardiness zone system, with most varieties distributed across the 4 to 8 zone range. The plant possesses high natural tolerance to temperatures below -20°C, although the winter hardiness indices of specific varieties may vary.

In an agrotechnical context, plant age is a significant factor: in the first year after planting, the frost resistance of heather is not yet fully developed, which necessitates mandatory mulching. The evergreen nature of heather makes it vulnerable to winter desiccation, where frozen soil restricts moisture uptake, as well as to root system rot in areas with poor drainage.

General information about the subject — on the page Frost hardiness.

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Varieties of Common heather mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Amethyst

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

DE NL PL
5 records

Dark Beauty

Protection expired

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

MAASEN FRANZ EN CANDERS GERD

BE DE NL
4 records

Melanie

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)

DE NL PL
4 records

Veluwe

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

H. C. Hoekert

DE
3 records

Rosita

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

DE
3 records

Maggy

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

2 records

Dunja

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

2 records

Sissi

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Zorina

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

2 records

Melanie Select

Terminated

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

DE
2 records

Saphira

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

3 records

ASLI

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

2 records

Danny

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

1 record

Lilani

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

1 record

Dorina

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Horst Marohn

1 record

Susanne

Terminated

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)

DE
1 record

Anouk

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

H. C. Hoekert

DE
1 record

Leandra

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut Hiedl

1 record

Christin

Withdrawn

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

KUEPPERS MATTHIAS| Matthias Kueppers

DE
1 record

Flamingo

Withdrawn

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

KERSKI| Manfred Kerski

DE
1 record

Serena

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

1 record

Patricia

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

1 record

Coco

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Horst Marohn

1 record

Romina

Terminated

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)

DE
1 record