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Heather (Calluna, Erica, and Daboecia species) is...

How to Grow Heather in the UK

Heather (Calluna, Erica, and Daboecia species) is a low-maintenance, hardy plant that adds colour and texture to UK gardens year-round. With its vibrant flowers and evergreen foliage, heather thrives in acidic soils and is a fantastic choice for borders, rockeries, or ground cover. Here's how to grow and care for heather in the UK. Choosing the Right Heather Heather varieties fall into three main groups: Calluna vulgaris (Common Heather) Blooms from July to November, offering summer-to-autumn interest. Leaves turn coppery or bronze in winter. Erica species (Winter Heather) Includes Erica carnea and Erica x darleyensis, which...

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Heather (Calluna, Erica, and Daboecia species) is a low-maintenance, hardy plant that adds colour and texture to UK gardens year-round. With its vibrant flowers...
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