Heather care guide
Calluna vulgaris
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14d
Water
🌿
28d
Feed
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20-50cm
Height
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H7
Hardy
About Heather
Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a quintessential UK native, forming vast swathes across moorlands and heathlands. It's a low-maintenance, evergreen shrub, providing year-round interest and vital nectar for pollinators, thriving in the acidic soils common across much of the British Isles.
Outdoor garden plant. Shrub. Typically flowers around Jul, Aug, Sep.
How to care for Heather
💧 Watering
Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first year after planting. Established plants are drought-tolerant but appreciate occasional watering in prolonged dry periods.
🌿 Feeding
Generally does not require feeding. If growth is poor, a light application of ericaceous fertiliser in spring can be beneficial, but avoid over-fertilising.
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