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ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
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Variety traits
Winter Hardiness — Common Heather
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull
The winter hardiness of common heather (Calluna vulgaris) is characterized by high adaptability to frost down to -28.9 °C, which corresponds to USDA Hardiness Zone 5. This indicator determines the crop's ability to withstand climatic conditions under which other species may suffer significant damag…
In the reference 21 varieties crop Common heather, where this is mentioned in the description.
Wild forms of common heather are distinguished by high frost resistance; however, for garden cultivars, the values range from -20 °C to -30 °C. When temperatures drop below critical levels, the plant may suffer tissue damage, which requires evaluating survival rates in the context of specific climatic zones.
In horticultural practice, winter hardiness is often dependent on agrotechnical factors, including timely preparation of plants for the dormant period. To increase frost resistance in the autumn, potash-phosphate fertilizers are applied, and optimal soil moisture is maintained until the ground freezes.
In northern regions, garden forms of heather require additional protection for the root system using peat, leaf litter, or spruce branches. The lack of standardized quantitative scales for this crop makes winter hardiness a qualitative characteristic, reflecting a cultivar's ability to adapt to local conditions.
General information about the subject — on the page Winter hardiness.
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.
Emma
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Helmut und Thomas Hiedl GbR
Lioba
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Johannes van Leuven
Sanne
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
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Zelda
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Helmut Hiedl
Ronja
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Helmut Hiedl
Verona
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
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Barcelona
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
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Dallas
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
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Martina
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer
Disco Queen
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Joachim Brandt
DE
1 record
Jette
WithdrawnCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
KRAMER KURT| Kurt Kramer (Heidezuechtung) / TueBER| Heinz Tueber
DE
2 records
Monique
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
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Pink Angie
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Johannes van Leuven
DE
1 record
Louise
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
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Claudette
TerminatedCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
KRAMER KURT| Kurt Kramer (Heidezuechtung)
DE
1 record
Theresa
TerminatedCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Paul Wolf / Werner Wolf
DE
1 record
Sonja
WithdrawnCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
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Charmaine
WithdrawnCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
HERZOG PETER| Peter Herzog
DE
1 record
Freya
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Helmut und Thomas Hiedl GbR
DE
1 record
Liletta
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Johannes van Leuven
Romy
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Helmut Hiedl
Laurentine
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
H. C. Hoekert
DE
1 record
Nelly
TerminatedCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)
DE
1 record