Calluna vulgaris 'Blazeaway'

'Blazeaway' is a compact variety of heather that forms a low mound, reaching about one foot in height, with foliage that truly reflects its fiery name. While it blooms with delicate lavender-mauve flowers from mid-summer to early fall, its foliage is the main attraction. In spring, leaves appear green tinged with salmon and bronze. Summer transforms them into vibrant gold and orange hues. As frost arrives in fall, the foliage shifts to intense dark reds that last through winter until spring warmth returns. Suited for average to poor sandy, acidic soils, and resistant to deer and drought, Blazeaway Heather makes a striking choice for sunny small gardens, group plantings, borders, or colorful groundcover on slopes.