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Scotch heather Flowers Seed,(Calluna Vulgaris) ground cover , Perennial shrub
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Calluna vulgaris — Scotch Heather — is a beautiful, low-growing evergreen perennial shrub blooming in shades of pink and red in late summer, with year-round foliage interest. Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9, heather thrives in full sun to partial shade in nutrient-poor, well-draining, acidic soils. Smaller varieties excel as ground covers and rock garden specimens; more upright forms make striking mass plantings on hillsides, in borders, and as background shrubs. Combines beautifully with dwarf conifers and deciduous shrubs for four-season interest. Height 12–20 inches.
Plant Highlights
- Pink to red blooms in late summer through fall; year-round evergreen foliage interest
- Thrives in nutrient-poor, acidic, well-draining soils — ideal for challenging sites
- Excellent ground cover, rock garden plant, hillside massing, and border shrub
- Combines well with dwarf conifers and deciduous shrubs
- Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9
- Height: 12–20 inches
Planting Guide
Soil: Nutrient-poor, well-draining, acidic soil required. Calluna will perform very poorly in alkaline soils. Do not over-enrich — lean soil is preferred.
Light: Full sun to partial shade; full sun preferred for best blooming.
Spacing: Plant approximately 24 inches apart in the garden.
Timing: Plant out in early fall or spring.
Winter care: Mulch before the onset of winter to protect from cold temperatures and wind damage.
Spring pruning: After winter, prune dead dry stems close to the ground in spring for fresher, more vigorous plants.
Sowing Guide
Heather seeds are very fine and must be surface sown — do not cover with soil. Press seeds firmly onto the surface and keep consistently moist; water from below when possible to avoid displacing seeds. Germination temperature: 55–70°F. Average germination time: 28–35 days. Light required for germination: yes.
Planting Specs
- Common name: Scotch Heather, Heather
- Botanical name: Calluna vulgaris
- Type: Evergreen perennial shrub
- Bloom color: Pink to red
- Bloom time: Mid-summer through fall
- Height: 12–20 inches
- USDA Zones: 3–9
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Nutrient-poor, well-draining, acidic
- Sowing: Surface sow; do not cover; 55–70°F; germination 28–35 days
- Use: Ground cover, rock garden, hillside massing, borders, mixed shrub plantings
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