Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Lila’ – Lilac Heather

This compact, evergreen heather produces masses of soft lilac-purple flower spikes from late summer into autumn. Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Lila’ belongs to the long-flowering ‘Beauty Ladies®’ series, bred for tidy growth and long-lasting colour. Ideal for pots, rockeries, and the front of sunny borders, it also performs beautifully in acidic soils and wildlife gardens.

Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Lila’, commonly known as Lilac Heather, adds soft, cooling tones to autumn planting schemes and provides late nectar for pollinators.

Scientific Name
Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Lila’ (from Latin calluna = to clean, as it was once used for broom-making)

Common Name
Lilac Heather, Beauty Ladies Heather

Origin
Species native to Europe and western Asia; this cultivar bred in the Netherlands for improved colour retention

Pruning Tips
Lightly trim back spent flowers in early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Avoid cutting into old wood

Wildlife Value
Excellent for bees and late-season pollinators

Positioning
Full sun in an open site. Ideal for containers, gravel gardens, and acid-loving plant schemes

Water
Keep moist while establishing. Once established, moderately drought tolerant but avoid letting it dry out completely in containers

Soil
Free-draining, acidic to neutral soil. Add ericaceous compost if planting in pots

Food
Feed with an ericaceous fertiliser in spring to support healthy foliage and flowering

Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets

Sprouts Top Tips
Plant in drifts or mixed pots for soft autumn colour. Combine with silver foliage or ornamental grasses for a dreamy seasonal display.