Beauty Ladies Verenka Heather

Beauty Ladies Verenka Heather (Calluna vulgaris Beauty Ladies 'Verenka')

Beauty Ladies Verenka Heather (Calluna vulgaris Beauty Ladies 'Verenka') is a compact, evergreen heather cultivar prized for its long-lasting bright pink buds and naturally tidy form. Part of the Beauty Ladies� series, 'Verenka' offers extended color through late summer and fall thanks to its bud-blooming habit, making it a reliable and vibrant choice for borders, containers, and acidic garden spaces.

Distinctive Features

'Verenka' produces dense clusters of vivid pink flower buds that remain tightly closed, preserving their saturated color over an extended season. The evergreen foliage is finely textured and green, transitioning to bronze or copper hues in cooler weather. Its uniform, mounding shape and vibrant blooms make it a standout even in small-scale plantings.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil; avoid lime-rich or compacted soils
• Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture without standing water
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�7

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Intense pink buds create a strong seasonal display
• Container Gardening: Excellent for acidic potting mixes in fall arrangements
• Rock Gardens: Dwarf habit and tolerance of lean soils make it ideal for rocky areas
• Border Edging: Compact form defines paths and planting edges beautifully
• Mass Planting: Striking when used in drifts for ground coverage and color

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment; reduce frequency once established
• Pruning: Shear lightly after bloom to encourage branching and shape retention
• Fertilizing: Apply an acidic fertilizer in early spring if needed
• Mulching: Use pine bark or composted leaves to maintain soil moisture and acidity
• Protection: Avoid alkaline soils and exposed, windy winter sites

Why Choose Beauty Ladies Verenka Heather?

• Brilliant Bud Color: Deep pink buds offer vibrant fall interest
• Extended Bloom Time: Bud-blooming habit ensures long-lasting seasonal display
• Evergreen Foliage: Fine texture and winter color shift provide year-round value
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and naturally compact
• Focal Point: Bold late-season color makes it ideal for small-space accents or grouped plantings

Calluna vulgaris Beauty Ladies 'Verenka' delivers rich color and evergreen texture in a compact, easy-care form�perfect for creating vibrant focal points in acidic soils, containers, and border plantings.