Scots Heather

Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compostRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to NovemberHardiness: fully hardyShort spikes of semi-double crimson flowers, highly attractive to bees, appear from July to November and dark green leaves. This compact Scots heather is excellent for sunny areas of the garden with well-drained, acid soil. Planted in bold drifts, the crimson flowers are particularly valuable for accentuating a display of slow-growing, dwarf conifers. Otherwise, heathers look best among their own kind.Garden care: When planting incorporate lots ofcomposted pine needles or leaf-mould into the planting hole. In March or April cut back the flowered shoots to within 2.5cm (1in) of the old growth.Goes well with: Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight', Cyclamen hederifoliumf. albiflorum, Pinus mugo 'Mops', Pinus mugo 'Pumilio Group', Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chips', Thuja orientalis 'Aurea Nana'...more Price: £2.99 Source: Crocus •