1.5litre Heather

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Heathers grow best in full sun to light shade, with full sun encouraging denser growth and more vibrant flower colour.

• Soil Preferences: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil. For long-term success, plant in ericaceous compost if your garden soil is neutral or alkaline.

• pH Range: Performs best in soils with a pH below 6.5.

• Moisture Needs: Requires consistent moisture during its first year but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

• Planting Time: Can be planted at any time of year if the soil is workable. Spring and early autumn are ideal for strong root establishment.

• Spacing: Space plants 30–45 cm apart to allow them to spread and form a dense mat.

• Container Growing: Well-suited to pots and containers—always use ericaceous compost and ensure the container has drainage holes.

• Positioning Tips: Perfect for rock gardens, borders, banks, and container arrangements, or for mass planting to create low-maintenance ground cover.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy, especially in the first growing season. Once established, most heathers are drought-tolerant but benefit from watering during prolonged dry spells.

• Feeding: In early spring, apply a specialist ericaceous fertilizer to promote healthy foliage and abundant flowers. Avoid general-purpose feeds with lime.

• Pruning:

  • Lightly trim back immediately after flowering to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.

  • Avoid cutting into old woody stems, as regrowth may be slow.

• Mulching: Apply a layer of pine needles, bark, or ericaceous mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain soil acidity.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally resistant to most pests and diseases. Occasionally, aphids or fungal issues can appear—good air circulation and proper spacing help prevent problems.

• Winter Care: Most heathers are hardy and require little winter protection. In exposed sites, a light mulch can help protect roots from severe frost.

• Replacing Older Plants: After 7–10 years, plants may become woody and less productive. Replace with fresh young plants for best display.

• Container Maintenance: In pots, top-dress annually with fresh ericaceous compost and replant into a slightly larger container every 2–3 years to maintain vigour.

Seasonal Interest, Uses, and Garden Value

• Flowering Season: Depending on the variety, heathers can provide colour from late summer into winter or winter into spring, with blooms in shades of pink, purple, red, or white.

• Foliage Interest: Many heathers have evergreen foliage that changes colour through the seasons—golden, bronze, or deep green tones enhance year-round interest.

• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers are rich in nectar and pollen, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, especially in late-season gaps.

• Ground Cover Value: Dense, mat-forming growth helps suppress weeds and provides structure in borders and rockeries.

• Design Uses:

  • Combine with conifers, dwarf shrubs, and ornamental grasses for varied textures and colours.

  • Use in heather gardens for a tapestry-like display of seasonal flowers and foliage.

  • Ideal for low-maintenance landscapes and erosion control on slopes.

• Cut Flowers: Some varieties are suitable for fresh or dried arrangements, adding a rustic touch to bouquets.

• Longevity: With minimal care, heathers can thrive for many years, delivering reliable seasonal beauty.

• Pairing Tips: Looks especially striking when planted in groups of 3 or more for a natural drift effect, blending colours and textures for impact.

• Size
  1.5L

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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