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Scots Heather

Calluna vulgaris Dark Star

• Position: full sun
• Soil: well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to November
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Short spikes of semi-double crimson flowers, highly attractive to bees, appear from July to November and 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 ofcomposted 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.
  
  Goes well with: Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight', Cyclamen hederifoliumf. albiflorum, Pinus mugo 'Mops', Pinus mugo 'Pumilio Group', Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chips', Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana'
  
  

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