SEEDS OF COMMON HEATHER - CALLUNA VULGARIS
Little shrub, purplish-pink flowers. Groundcover, ornamental plant for flowerbeds or planted under large trees to make attractive views.
Honey bee plant widely used in food industry. Medicinal properties: astringent, diuretic, sedative….among many others.
Evergreen shrub of 1m tall whose stump is reddish-brown and woody. The leaves are green and tiny so are the white, pinky flowers. The fruit is in a capsule which contains seeds.
Prefers siliceous, poor, washed and sandy soils.
Direct sowing. Temperatures 8ºC night/15ºC day.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Bees |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 10-20 |
| Climate Zone | Temperate |
| Flower colour | Lilac |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC), No drought resistant |
| Plant use | City garden, Clump, Creeper, Edging, Erosion control, Game-covers, Gardening, Groundcover, Honey producing plant, Restoration, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 2.500 |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
| Soil - Ph | Acid |
| Soil - Type | Heath soil, Poor, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Full shade, Partial shade |
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X'mas time
From 24 to 31 December we will stop the expeditions but you can still place your orders on the website and book the available plants.
We will resume shipments from 2 January 2026.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY 2026 !