Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Star'

Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Star'AGM

Semi-double crimson (H13) flowers, Aug-Oct, with dark green foliage. Neat, compact habit similar to 'Darkness' from which it was a sport. The overall appearance is much more showy than 'Darkness' with brighter, redder flowers, however, not as red as 'Dark Beauty'. Progeny: 'Disco Queen', 'Flamenco'.  Ht. 16-20cm. Spd. 31-45cm.

Sources: THS, 1z, 2b, 4a, 4l, 6c, 6h, 7j, 7l, 9b, 11c, 12b, 12c, 12j, 13j, 14e, 14g, 14p, 14r, 14s, 14v, 14y, 14z, 15b, 15d, 15h, 15p

© The Heather Society, 20 February 2006