Calluna vulgaris Devon

Devon Heather

A compact Scottish heather valued for its clean green foliage and soft rose-pink flowers that provide reliable late-summer color. Fine, evergreen foliage forms a dense, uniform mound, often developing subtle bronze tones in cooler weather for added seasonal interest.

Growth is low and tidy, making it an excellent choice for mass plantings and smaller garden spaces.

Growing Conditions



Light: Full sun (best flowering and foliage color in full sun)



Soil: Moist, well-drained; prefers acidic soils



Water: Average once established; intolerant of wet or heavy soils



Shape: Low, mounding habit



Cold Hardiness: Excellent winter tolerance



Hardiness



USDA Zones: 4a–6b



Mature Size



Height: 12–18 in



Width: 18–24 in



Features



Evergreen foliage with subtle seasonal color shifts



Rose-pink late-summer flowers



Dense, compact growth habit



Reliable year-round texture



Landscape Uses



Rock gardens and slopes



Mass plantings and groundcover



Heath and heather gardens



Containers and small accent plantings



Why Growers Choose It



Consistent flowering and winter performance



Compact habit ideal for borders and groupings



Excellent companion to other acid-loving plants

Plant type

Flowering evergreen shrub

Height

24"

Width

12"-18"

Hardiness zones

4–6

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No