A classic, crisp-flowered variety, Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Wit’ is covered in small white blooms from late summer to autumn. This low-growing evergreen shrub holds its shape well and works beautifully in containers, borders, or as part of a soft, naturalistic planting scheme. Like all ‘Beauty Ladies®’ heathers, it offers long-lasting colour and excellent garden reliability.

Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Wit’, commonly known as White Heather, is a timeless addition to the autumn garden and provides subtle contrast in heather displays.

Evergreen perennial

Bushy

Flowers: August – October Foliage: Year-round

Scientific Name
Calluna vulgaris ‘Beauty Ladies® Wit’ (wit = white in Dutch)

Common Name
White Heather, Heather

Origin
Native to Europe and western Asia; this white-flowered selection bred for tidy form and flower longevity

Pruning Tips
Trim lightly in early spring to maintain a compact, bushy shape

Wildlife Value
Good source of late nectar for bees and pollinators

Positioning
Full sun. Best in rockeries, gravel gardens, and heather beds with acidic soil

Water
Keep moist while young. Tolerant of short dry spells once rooted, but dislikes soggy conditions

Soil
Well-drained, acidic or ericaceous soil preferred

Food
Feed in spring with ericaceous fertiliser to maintain vigour and leaf colour

Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets

Sprouts Top Tips
Add texture and brightness to autumn pots by pairing with red-berried Gaultheria, silver-leaved Senecio, or trailing ivy. Looks especially beautiful in groups or mixed colour drifts.