Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Calluna vulgaris 'Skyline Barcelona'
Skyline Barcelona Heather
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Height
- 20 to 24 inches
- Width
- 12 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- This variety does not produce flowers
- Foliage color
- Golden gradient foliage; dark green at the base to bright yellow tips
- Bloom time
- Not applicable
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Water once a week
- Maintenance
- Low; prune as needed after the growing season to maintain shape
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Deer resistant
About this plant
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.
Works well in
Deer-Prone Areas · Containers · Borders · Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Lavender. · Rockroses · Dianthus · Dwarf junipers · Sea thrifts · Creeping phlox
Design tip
Arrange this upright selection at regular intervals to introduce vertical accents within low-growing plantings. The repeating columns create rhythm and structure, helping broad drifts of groundcovers and mounding perennials feel more organized without appearing overly formal.
