Brilliant blooms of the heather flower attract gardeners to this low growing evergreen shrub. Various performances result from growing heather. Size and forms of the shrub vary greatly and many colors of the blooming heather flower exist. However, gardeners continue planting heather for its spectacular form and foliage and for the racemes of the heather flower. The heather flower appears in mid summer to mid fall on this low growing ground cover shrub.
Technical specification
Ambient: Outdoor plant
Scientific name: Calluna vulgaris
Temperature: No specific requirements
Terrain: Outdoor plant soil mix, well drained
Watering: Almost dry out between watering.
Fertilizer: Universal fertilizer, liquid or granular