Also known as Heather · 37 gardener saves
Calluna: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Calluna, the genus most gardeners know as heather. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Calluna varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Calluna questions
How many types of Calluna are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Calluna varieties. The most popular — ranked by 37 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Calluna grow in?
Across its varieties, Calluna covers USDA Zones 4–7. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Calluna bloom?
Most Calluna varieties bloom in late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Calluna should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Calluna shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Calluna in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
