Common names: heather,
calluna, Scotch heather
Description: These evergreen shrubs consist of
tight stems covered with tiny leaves that are 1/8-inch
long. They grow from 4 inches to 3 feet tall. They have
6- to 10-inch flower spikes and come in purple, lavender,
pink and white.
Special care: Keep product stored at 34 to 38 F/1
to 3 C. Do not prune tips because doing so accelerates
water loss. Water plants frequently, but do not allow
them to stand in water or to dry out. They are susceptible
to fungus disease during moist, humid summers, so use
a fungicide at the first sign of infection. They are fairly
drought-resistant. They prefer full sun.
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