Heather

Sowing method: Year-round in a seed tray, first provide warmth for 2-4 weeks (18-22° C), then a cold period in, for example, the refrigerator (+4° C) for 4-6 weeks, then slowly warm up to room temperature, after which germination will follow. The seeds germinate irregularly over a longer germination period. Therefore, do not discard the seedlings too quickly. Sowing directly into the garden is also possible; in that case, simply allow them to overwinter, and germination will occur in the spring.

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Sowing/planting time:

• All year

Harvesting time:

• All year

Soil type:

• Sandy
• Peaty
• Loamy
• Calcareous

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Pink hues mixed
• Origin: Europe
• Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Forst hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Moderate

• Latin: Calluna vulgaris
• Dutch: Heather
• Also known as: Heather
• English: Common Heather

• All year round