Calluna vulgaris 'Elsie Purnell'

Calluna vulgaris 'Elsie Purnell'AGM

Double lavender (H3) flowers in very long racemes, Aug-Oct, with grey green foliage in summer turning a drab brown green in winter. Otherwise an outstanding plant. Sport from 'H. E. Beale'. Named after the wife of Ralph Purnell. Progeny: 'Golden Wonder'; 'Monika'; 'Scholje's Gigant'. Ht. 31-45cm. Spd. 61-75cm.


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