Calluna Vulgaris Perennial Heather Flower Seeds

Heather Seed

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Flower Specifications

Season: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3 - 9

Height: 12 - 20 inches

Bloom Season: Mid summer through fall

Bloom Color: Pink

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Nutrient poor, well-draining, acidic soils

Deer Resistant: Yes

Latin Name: Calluna Vulgaris

Planting Directions

Temperature: 55 - 70F

Average Germ Time: 28 - 35 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: Surface sow seed and press firmly in to soil

Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 24 inches

Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) - Scotch heather, an evergreen ground cover or low shrub for sun, blooms during late summer in various shades of red or pink. Heather thrives in USDA zones 3 to 9. This low-growing shrub definitely demonstrates year-round beauty, whether from its abundant summer blooms or its ever-changing foliage. Heather works great for use in sun-soaked garden spots from the border to along the driveway. You can even plant heather in a pot and grow as a house plant!

Heathers grow in nutrient poor, well-draining, acidic soils, in a bright sunny location. Calluna vulgaris will do very poorly in alkaline soils. When planting in the ground, space out the plants about 24 inches apart. Plant out in early fall or spring. A spring, pruning of the dead dry stems produces fresher looking plants, cut the old stems off close to the ground. It is recommended to mulch before the onset of winter to protect from damage caused by the cold temperatures and wind. Heather seeds are very small and should be surface sown and the soil needs to remain moist, with watering best done from below if possible.