Calluna Vulgaris Collection

Millstone, Curbar Edge, Peak District National Park, in summer, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Early morning fog, partial temperature inversion, Curbar Edge, Peak District National Park, summer heather, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Curbar Edge, summer heather, view towards Chatsworth, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Early morning fog, partial temperature inversion, Curbar Edge, Peak District National Park, summer heather, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Heather on Curbar Edge at dawn with Curbar and distant Calver villages, late summer, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, Europe

Heather on Curbar Edge at dawn, with view towards Baslow Edge, late summer, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View south to Thirlmere from Wren Crag, Lake District National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Oak bombyx (or minimal with yellow bands) on a plant of callune - Oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercus
FLO4562459 Oak bombyx (or minimal with yellow bands) on a plant of callune - Oak eggar moth, Lasiocampa quercus, long bastard wasp, on heather, Calluna vulgaris

Slopes of Moel Famau mountain showing patches cut for Heather (Calluna vulgaris) management with the Vale of Clwyd in the background Clwydian Range, North Wales, UK, August 2016

View over New Forest heathland Ling (Erica cinerea) and Bell Heather (Erica cinerea). Vereley Hill, Burley, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, August

View over New Forest Ling (Calluna vulgaris) and Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) at Rockford Common in dawn mist. Linwood, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, August

Bracken, flowering Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) and Ling (Calluna vulgaris). Rockford Common, Linwood, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK

Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia) caterpillar feeding on Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) taken with fish eye view, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) in flower, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July

Path running through Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) in flower, with Brownsea Island in the distance, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July

Heathland with Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) and scattered trees, mist in valley at dawn. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August 2019

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) at dawn, with distant Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Deergrass (Scirpus cespitosus) at dawn among Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Scots Pines (Pinus sylvestris) and flowering heather moorland at sunrise, Abernethy, Cairngorms National Park, August 2016

Calluna vulgaris (known as common heather, ling, or simply heather)
Illustration of a Calluna vulgaris (known as common heather, ling, or simply heather)

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) in flower, Dartmoor, England, UK. August

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) at dawn, with distant Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Flowering Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) on heathland, Arne RSPB reserve, Dorset, England, UK, July

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) standing on gritstone boulder with flowering heather (Ericaceae sp), Peak District NP, August 2011

Colourful Spring with Genisteae and heather at the Nave de Santo Antonio. Serra da Estrela Nature Park, Portugal

Blooming heathland (Calluna vulgaris) in the Lueneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Barn for sheep in heathland (Calluna vulgaris), Lueneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Sunlight-flooded birch forest in blooming heathland (Calluna vulgaris), Reicherskreuzer Heide, Schlaubetal Nature Reserve, Brandenburg, Germany

Hiking trail through blooming heathland (Calluna vulgaris) in the Lueneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Morning light with blooming heathland (Calluna vulgaris) in the Lueneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Sunlight-flooded tree in blooming heathland (Calluna vulgaris) in the Lueneburg Heath in Lower Saxony, Germany

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus) coming in to land on flowering Heather (Calluna vulgaris), Yorkshire, UK. September

Four spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris), Klein Schietveld Nature Reserve, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Heather blooms on the cliffs at Old Head of Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
Heather (Calluna vulgaris) blooms on the cliffs at Old Head of Kinsale with the Old Head Castle (Downmacpatrick) overlooking the Atlantic Ocean; Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland

Common Ling, or Heath, Calluna Vulgaris (colour litho)
2802704 Common Ling, or Heath, Calluna Vulgaris (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Ling, or Heath, Calluna Vulgaris)

Heather (Calluna vulgaris), X-ray

Common heather (Calluna vulgaris) flowering on cliff top at Croaghnmaddy in evening light. View along coastline to Traghlisk Point, Horn Head, County Donegal, Ireland. August 2020

Meadow grasshopper (Pseudochorthippus parallelus) on Common heather (Calluna vulgaris), covered in dew droplets. Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. August

Scenic view of moorland habitat showing flowering heather (Ericaceae sp) in foreground, Peak District NP, August 2011

Patchwork of upland heather moorland and isolated Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) trees on grouse shooting estate, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, April 2016

Ling heather (Calluna vulgaris) Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, August

Wheatear, (Oenanthe oenanthe) perched on gritstone rock amongst flowering heather (Ericaceae sp), Peak District NP, August 2011. 2020VISION Book Plate

Ling Heather (Calluna vulgaris) with sun setting behind, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. August

Red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) on heather moorland, Peak District NP, UK, September 2011. 2020VISION Exhibition. 2020VISION Book Plate

View over New Forest heathland in mist at dawn with Ling (Calluna vulgaris) and Bell Heather (Erica cinerea). Vereley Hill, Burley, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, August

Essex Skipper (Thymelicus lineola) resting on bloomin Common Heather, Laegieskamp, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

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A lone tree on Roydon Common during a misty summer sunrise

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"Calluna Vulgaris: A Beautiful Sight in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England" Discover the enchanting beauty of Calluna vulgaris, also known as heather, amidst the stunning landscapes of Curbar Edge in the Peak District National Park. As the early morning fog gently lifts, revealing a partial temperature inversion, this millstone grit edge becomes an ethereal paradise. In summer, Curbar Edge transforms into a vibrant tapestry of purple hues as heather blankets its slopes. With breathtaking views towards Chatsworth House and beyond, it's no wonder this spot is a favorite among nature enthusiasts and hikers alike. Witnessing dawn on Curbar Edge is truly magical. Late summer brings forth an explosion of color as heather adorns every inch of this picturesque location. From here, you can gaze upon both Curbar and distant Calver villages nestled amongst rolling hills – a quintessential English countryside scene. But Calluna vulgaris isn't limited to just one region; it graces other parts of Europe too. In Loop Head County Clare in Munster, Republic of Ireland lies another haven for these beautiful flowers. Here they thrive alongside coastal cliffs overlooking vast stretches of ocean. Venturing further north to Wren Crag in Lake District National Park offers yet another perspective on Calluna vulgaris. The view south towards Thirlmere showcases their resilience against rugged terrain while adding bursts of color to the landscape. Closer to home lies New Forest Heathland Ling where Calluna vulgaris coexists harmoniously with Bell Heather (Erica cinerea). Together they create a captivating vista that captures the essence of this unique ecosystem found within Rockford Common. Whether it's flowering Bell Heather or Ling intertwined with bracken underfoot – each sighting evokes a sense of awe and appreciation for nature's wonders. These delicate plants remind us that even in seemingly harsh environments like moorlands or rocky outcrops, beauty can flourish.