Ziva
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Helmut Hiedl
Variety traits
Plant height — Calluna vulgaris
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull
A key varietal characteristic that determines ornamental properties, landscape use, and pruning methods for Calluna vulgaris.
In the reference 54 varieties crop Common heather, where this is mentioned in the description.
For Calluna vulgaris, plant height measurement according to UPOV guidelines is carried out from the soil surface to the highest point of the plant. Within the species diversity, values range from 10 to 100 cm, with most cultivated varieties falling in the 20 to 60 cm range.
Low-growing forms up to 25 cm are classified as dwarf or groundcover, while varieties 60–70 cm in height are considered tall. This trait directly influences agrotechnics: plant height serves as a guideline for the intensity of spring pruning and the selection of planting sites to ensure winter hardiness.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
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.
Fabiola
TerminatedCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Peter Herzog
DE
1 record
Lianne
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
H. C. Hoekert
DE
1 record