Heather is a small, evergreen shrub most associated with the open, acidic moorlands of northern Europe. It has dense branches that are slender and erect. These are covered with tiny, scale-like leaves of pale gray-green to dark green. From summer to fall, it produces numerous, small, bell-shaped flowers along its stems. These may be white, red, pink or purple-red depending on the population or cultivar.
Heather must have acid soil that is well drained, while being evenly moist and rich in organic matter. It prefers full to partial sun and is wind tolerant. This colorful shrub is highly attractive to bees and when planted in masses, creates an appealing display of fine, spiky mounds. It may also be used in containers, mixed sunny borders or rock gardens. (info source: Learn2Grow.com)
Genus - Calluna
Species - Vulgaris
Common name - Scot's Heather
Pre-Treatment - Not-required, but recommended
Hardiness zones - 5 - 8
Height - 4"-24" / 10.2cm - 61.0cm
Spread - 24"-32" / 61.0cm - 81.3cm
Plant type - Small shrub / flower
Vegetation type - Evergreen
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Acidic
Soil type - Loam, sand, well drained
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Germination rate - 86%
Bloom season - Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Leaf / Flower color - Gray-green / Pink, purple, red