Heather 'Spring Torch'

Calluna vulgaris

How to grow Heather 'Spring Torch'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Not recommended for planting south of USDA zone 6 as it dislikes the heat and humidity of the Midwest and deep South. It also dislikes heavy clay soils. Needs protection from strong wind.1

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Spring Torch is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Spring Torch from seed

Transplanting Spring Torch

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Spring Torch is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Spring Torch

Heather Spring Torch Etymology

The genus name comes from the Greek word kalluno which means to cleanse or adorn. Plants were used for making brooms.1

Other Names for Heather 'Spring Torch'

Spring Charm, Scotch heather

Footnotes

1 missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=j600