Schöne Heide - Calluna vulgaris 'Candlelight'

A joyful mix of colour in one neat plant, Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Trio Girl’ combines three vibrant heather cultivars in a single pot – typically shades of pink, purple, and white. Bred for consistent flowering and compact shape, this evergreen trio provides long-lasting blooms from late summer into autumn and is a brilliant way to add instant interest to pots, window boxes, and borders. Each variety in the mix offers the same reliable performance the ‘Beauty Ladies®’ series is known for: strong stems, weather resistance, and excellent garden value.

Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Trio Girl’, often simply called Trio Heather or Mixed Heather, is a ready-made combination that brings effortless autumn charm and colour to any space.

Scientific Name
Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Trio Girl’

Common Name
Trio Heather, Mixed Heather, Heather

Origin
Native to Europe and western Asia; this mixed trio is created by planting three colour-coordinated cultivars from the ‘Beauty Ladies®’ series in one pot for striking impact

Pruning Tips
Trim all stems lightly in early spring to maintain an even, rounded shape and encourage flowering

Wildlife Value
Provides nectar for bees and pollinators late in the season when fewer flowers are available

Positioning
Full sun. Suited to patio pots, acid-loving borders, heather beds, and rockeries

Water
Keep soil moist during the first season. Once established, can tolerate dry spells, but avoid waterlogged conditions

Soil
Requires well-drained, acidic or ericaceous soil to thrive

Food
Apply ericaceous fertiliser in spring to support healthy foliage and flower colour

Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets

Sprouts Top Tips
Perfect for busy gardeners or small spaces, this ready-made colour mix creates instant impact. Pair with dwarf conifers, trailing ivy, or Gaultheria for a low-maintenance seasonal display with varied textures and tones.