Monday, May 19, 2014

Heather on Gabriola Island

Heather brings bright color into the flower beds in the early spring and late fall.  It is a compact shrub growing in low mounds or mats and is ideal for rock gardens and other spots with well drained acidic soil and full sun.  It will grow 10" tall and 2 ft wide.  Heather should be planted in a sheltered spot to prevent winter drying from the winter winds.  It flowers pink, white, red and purple.  Heather is an evergreen and requires low maintenance.
Heaths - similar to Heather.  Heaths have needle like leaves.  Heather has scale like flat leaves.


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