Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height 12 – 18 InchesMature Spread 12 – 18 InchesGrowing Zones 5 – 8Holiday Winter Chocolate Heather (Calluna vulgaris ‘Winter Chocolate’) fascinates with richly hued foliage that shifts from orange-red in spring to green in summer, then transforms into warming chocolate-brown tones during the coldest months. Compact in form, it reaches about 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads up to 2 or 3 feet, while late-summer lavender blooms bring extra charm. The year-round color display is ideal for small garden beds or container groupings. It even resists deer and entices pollinators, making it an all-season standout.Bringing home a live heather plant instead of an artificial centerpiece offers nature’s own fragrance, while also contributing to an eco-friendlier celebration. This approach allows you to enjoy the dynamic color changes indoors when temperatures drop. Later on, you can transition your Holiday Winter Chocolate Heather to the garden, where it will continue thriving. This reusability aspect helps cut down on waste and keeps your holiday décor feeling fresh and alive.Holiday Winter Chocolate Heather CareIndoors from January until your local frost date, place your heather in bright light but away from excessive heat or cold drafts. Let the top of the soil dry slightly before watering to prevent rot, and keep the atmosphere moderately humid through gentle misting. If spent blooms linger, remove them gently to maintain an appealing shape.Once frost danger passes, move your plant outside for a few hours daily, gradually increasing sun exposure. Plant it in acidic, well-drained soil in a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight. After watering regularly during the first few weeks, the heather becomes relatively low-maintenance—ready to show off its color changes season after season.Holiday Winter Chocolate Heather InformationUSDA Hardiness Zones: 5 – 8Plant Type: BushesLight Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)Mature Height: 12 – 18 InchesMature Spread: 2 – 3 FeetSpacing: 2 – 3 FeetHabit: MoundedFlower Color(s): PurpleFlower Description: Bloom Period: SummerFoliage Type: EvergreenFoliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: VariegatedSeasonal Interest: Summer FloweringWatering: AverageResists: DeerTolerates: DroughtAttracts: ButterfliesContainer Role: Uses: Borders, Groundcovers, Mass Planting, Wildlife GardensFeatures: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low MaintenanceBrand: Common Name: Winter Chocolate HeatherOther Name(s): Scientific Name: CALLUNA VULGARIS `WINTER CHOCOLATE`
