A classic, crisp-flowered variety, Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Wit’ is covered in small white blooms from late summer to autumn. This low-growing evergreen shrub holds its shape well and works beautifully in containers, borders, or as part of a soft, naturalistic planting scheme. Like all ‘Beauty Ladies®’ heathers, it offers long-lasting colour and excellent garden reliability.
Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Wit’, commonly known as White Heather, is a timeless addition to the autumn garden and provides subtle contrast in heather displays.
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® Wit’ (wit = white in Dutch)
Common Name
White Heather, Heather
Origin
Native to Europe and western Asia; this white-flowered selection bred for tidy form and flower longevity
Pruning Tips
Trim lightly in early spring to maintain a compact, bushy shape
Wildlife Value
Good source of late nectar for bees and pollinators
Positioning
Full sun. Best in rockeries, gravel gardens, and heather beds with acidic soil
Water
Keep moist while young. Tolerant of short dry spells once rooted, but dislikes soggy conditions
Soil
Well-drained, acidic or ericaceous soil preferred
Food
Feed in spring with ericaceous fertiliser to maintain vigour and leaf colour
Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets
Sprouts Top Tips
Add texture and brightness to autumn pots by pairing with red-berried Gaultheria, silver-leaved Senecio, or trailing ivy. Looks especially beautiful in groups or mixed colour drifts.
