Calluna vulgaris 'Trinklet'

Calluna vulgaris 'Trinklet'

A soft and fluffy Scotch heather that exhibits pink/red tips on gray-green foliage in the spring, then in summer covers itself completely with mauve flowers, making a dramatic display. Grows 6 inches tall x 12-15 inches wide over time. Collected on Trink Hill, Cornwall, England by Richard Ide. Formerly called 'Maiden's Blush'.

Type: Heathers
Genus: Calluna
Species: vulgaris
Bloom Time: Aug.
Exposure: Full Sun
Color: Mauve
Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Ultimate Height: 15 inches
Hardiness Zone: 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Growth Habit: Low and Spreading
Water Requirements: Once a week