Calluna vulgaris 'Skyline Barcelona' | Skyline Barcelona Heather
DESCRIPTION
Calluna vulgaris 'Skyline Barcelona' is an evergreen shrub with vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that transitions from a dark green base to bright yellow tips. Unlike many heather varieties, 'Skyline Barcelona' does not produce flowers; instead, it is cultivated for its colorful, needle-like leaves that provide year-round interest. This cultivar is part of the Skyline® Series, developed to offer structural and textural appeal in garden landscapes.
A distinctive feature of 'Skyline Barcelona' is its uniform, upright growth habit, with densely packed stems that add vertical interest to garden beds, borders, and containers. Its vibrant foliage serves as an excellent contrast to other plants, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Calluna vulgaris 'Skyline Barcelona' is an evergreen shrub with vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that transitions from a dark green base to bright yellow tips. Unlike many heather varieties, 'Skyline Barcelona' does not produce flowers; instead, it is cultivated for its colorful, needle-like leaves that provide year-round interest. This cultivar is part of the Skyline® Series, developed to offer structural and textural appeal in garden landscapes.
A distinctive feature of 'Skyline Barcelona' is its uniform, upright growth habit, with densely packed stems that add vertical interest to garden beds, borders, and containers. Its vibrant foliage serves as an excellent contrast to other plants, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Calluna vulgaris 'Skyline Barcelona' is an evergreen shrub with vibrant, golden-yellow foliage that transitions from a dark green base to bright yellow tips. Unlike many heather varieties, 'Skyline Barcelona' does not produce flowers; instead, it is cultivated for its colorful, needle-like leaves that provide year-round interest. This cultivar is part of the Skyline® Series, developed to offer structural and textural appeal in garden landscapes.
A distinctive feature of 'Skyline Barcelona' is its uniform, upright growth habit, with densely packed stems that add vertical interest to garden beds, borders, and containers. Its vibrant foliage serves as an excellent contrast to other plants, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the landscape.
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Family: Ericaceae
Height: 20 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Golden gradient foliage—dark green at the base to bright yellow tips
Flower color: This variety does not produce flowers
Bloom time: Not applicable
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Water once a week
Maintenance: Low; prune as needed after the growing season to maintain shape
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Deer resistant
