Scots heather
Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Star'
Common Name: Scots heather
Genus: Calluna
Species: vulgaris
Cultivar: 'Dark Star'
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Height: 0.20 m (20 cm)
Spread: 0.35 m (35 cm)
Hardiness: Hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Acidic
Ericaceous: Requires a neutral or acid soil (or ericaceous compost), with a pH of 7 or below
- Soil: Well-drained humus-rich acid soil or ericaceous compost
- Rate of Growth: Average
- Flowering Period: July to November
Short spikes of semi-double crimson flowers highly attractive to bees appear from July to November. Dark green leaves. This compact Scots heather is excellent for sunny areas of the garden with well-drained acid soil. Planted in bold drifts the crimson flowers are particularly valuable for accentuating a display of slow-growing dwarf conifers. Otherwise heathers look best among their own kind. - Garden Care: When planting incorporate lots of composted pine needles or leaf-mould into the planting hole. In March or April cut back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth.
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