Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight'

Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight'

Lavender (H3) flowers, Aug-Sep, with downy grey foliage deepening in winter to purple/grey. Neat but vigorous upright habit. Named "Because it stands straight up like a knight in armour". Progeny: 'Flaming Silver'; 'Gold Knight'; 'Grizabella'; 'Inge'; 'Velvet Fascination'. Ht. 31-45cm. Spd. 46-60cm.

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

© The Heather Society, 10 October 2005