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.
Evergreen perennial
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Bushy
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Flowers: August – October
Foliage: Year-round
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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.
