Heathers are low maintenance, drought-tolerant and hardy-winter plants. They are easy to grow and features wonderful colorful flowers year-round. Keep reading this article to learn how to grow heathers in pots.
Family: Ericaceae
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Bloom Color: White, pink, purple and red
Height: 4 inches to 2 feet
There are 500+ varieties of heather – low growing bushes and shrubs, they differ not only in height but in size and colors of flowers and foliage. Buy a dwarf variety of heather for planting in a container.
This variety of heather features beautiful pink flowers and distinctive needle-like, bronzy-red foliage. It blooms between January and May and grows up to six inches high.
Also known as Calluna vulgaris, Dark Beauty boasts semi-double flowers and dark green foliage. It is easy to maintain and prefers moist, well-draining soil.
December red heather is easy to grow and produces nectar that attracts bees in winter. It blooms between early to late winter and flowers stunning urn-shaped flowers.
Firefly is a recipient of many international flower awards including the Award of Garden Merit from Royal Horticultural Society. It is one of the most attractive heather variety and performs best in moist, well-drained soil. Also known as Scottish Heather, it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Foxhollow heather is perfect for rock gardens and flowers from December to April. It depicts golden-colored foliage and bell-shaped beautiful pink flowers. Foxhollow prefers full sun and acidic, moist, well-drained soil to grow.
Ice Princess is another award-winning heather featuring urn-shaped and delightful white flowers. It is easy to grow and performs best in sandy, acidic, and well-drained soils. This variety of heather flowers from
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