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Key characteristics

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

Groundcovers

Calluna vulgaris 'Skyline Barcelona'

Skyline Barcelona Heather

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Water once a week

Bloom time

Not applicable

Find this plant

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.

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