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Heather 'Gold Haze'

Calluna vulgaris "Gold Haze"

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1 Gallon USDA Zones 4–8 Matures 10–12 Inches

Grown for foliage as much as flower, Calluna vulgaris 'Gold Haze' lays down a bright golden evergreen carpet lit by slender white spikes in late summer.

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Calluna vulgaris 'Gold Haze' is a heather grown as much for foliage as for flower: tight, upright sprays of bright golden growth that hold their color through the year and warm to a deeper gold in winter cold. Set in drifts, the plants knit into a low, even evergreen carpet.

In mid to late summer slender spikes of small white flowers rise above the gold, a quiet contrast that the bees find quickly. 'Gold Haze' takes summer heat better than many heathers, which makes the cultivar a more forgiving choice in warmer gardens.

Heather carries centuries of north-European history along with the gold: thatch and bedding and broom, dye and tea and the famous heather honey, all drawn from the windswept moors where Calluna vulgaris blankets whole hillsides. Give the plants lean, acidic, sharply drained soil that stays evenly moist, full sun, and a light shearing after bloom to keep the cushion dense.

Will this plant thrive in your zone?

Plant Profile
At a glance
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–8
Mature size
Height 10–12 Inches · Spread 8–10 Inches
Growth rate
Slow
Seasonality
Evergreen
Design Notes

Gold foliage is the whole point of 'Gold Haze', so plant in generous drifts where the color can pool rather than as single dots that read as accidents. The low, even cushion makes a fine evergreen groundcover at the front of a bed, along a path, or spilling over a low wall, and the gold lifts a planting through the gray months when little else is doing the work.

Set against darker greens, blues, or the russet of dwarf conifers, the foliage glows; underplanting with dwarf bulbs gives spring interest before the white summer spikes arrive. Heathers want acidic, lean, sharply drained ground and full sun, so group with companions that ask for the same and keep rich feeding to a minimum.

Flower, Fruit & Foliage

small white flower spikes, July to September

Care

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Light: Full sun for the brightest gold and best flowering.

Soil: Lean, acidic, sandy, and sharply drained; no lime.

Water: Keep evenly moist while establishing; avoid both drought and waterlogging.

Pruning: Shear lightly after flowering to keep the cushion dense; do not cut into bare old wood.

Hardiness: USDA zones 4 to 8.

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Woodlanders Growing Process

Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.

Sustainable Growing Practices

Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.

Supporting Local Biodiversity

Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.

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What to expect upon delivery

All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.

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