Add year-round texture with Calluna vulgaris 'Beauty Ladies® Viva' (Scotch Heather 'Beauty Ladies Viva'), a compact, evergreen heather that keeps your garden looking tidy through the seasons. You get fine, needle-like foliage and late-season flower spikes in rosy purple tones that stand out in rock gardens, mixed borders, and mass plantings.

Give it the conditions it loves: acidic, humus-rich soil that drains well, plus consistent moisture without waterlogging. Site it in full sun to part shade; more sun generally means denser growth and better flowering, while a bit of afternoon shade can help in warmer spots. Plan for a mature size around 12-24 inches tall and about 24-36 inches wide, and space plants so air can move between mounds.

This heather is a natural fit for slopes and banks where you want steady coverage and long-lasting structure. It also pairs well with dwarf conifers and other acid-loving shrubs. Mulch lightly to keep roots cool and to protect shallow roots from drying out, and avoid cultivating deeply around the plant.

To keep it compact and encourage fresh growth, shear or lightly prune in spring before new growth begins, removing spent flower stems and a small amount of leafy growth. In USDA zones 4-6, you can count on this plant for dependable evergreen presence and a clean, mounded habit when it is planted in the right soil.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-6 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 12-24"
• Shipped height: 6-9"
• Spread: 24-36"
• Tolerant of: Poor Soil
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Good for slopes: Yes

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