Calluna Vulgaris Seeds - Flower Plant

Calluna Vulgaris Seeds produce perennial evergreen shrubs known for their fine, needle-like foliage and small, bell-shaped flowers ranging from pink to purple. These hardy plants thrive in full sun and well drained, acidic soils. Suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and container planting, they provide year-round foliage color and seasonal blooms, and are highly adaptable to temperate climates.

Features

• Perennial evergreen shrub with needle-like foliage

• Produces pink to purple bell-shaped flowers

• Suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Thrives in full sun and acidic soils

• Provides year-round foliage color and seasonal blooms

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Calluna vulgaris

• Common Name (US): Heather

• Seed Type / Variety: Ornamental flowering shrub variety

• Growth Habit: Low-growing evergreen shrub

• USDA Zones: 4–7

• Planting Season: Spring or fall

• Growing Season: Late spring through summer blooms

• Sowing Season: February–April indoors; transplant after frost

• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–28 days; moist, well drained acidic soil at 65–70°F

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirements: Well drained acidic soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; avoid waterlogged conditions

• Mature Plant Size: 6–18 inches height; 12–24 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart