Calluna vulgaris 'Alicia'

Calluna vulgaris 'Alicia'AGM

Masses of white buds, (f. diplocalyx) which fail to open, resulting in a long flowering period, Aug-Dec. It has bright green foliage and a compact upright habit. It has larger buds, flowers longer and has a less floppy habit than 'Melanie'. Deliberate cross between 'Marleen' and 'Long White' produced by Kurt Kramer. Progeny: 'Dark Alicia'; 'Dark Pink Alicia', 'Pink Alicia' Ht. 26-30cm. Spd. 31-45cm.

Sources: THS, 2b, 6c, 13j, 14e, 14g, 14q, 14s, 14v, 14y, 14z, 15b, 15d

© The Heather Society, 30 December 2005