{"product_id":"scot-s-heather-seeds","title":"Scot’s Heather Seeds – Calluna vulgaris | Hardy Perennial Blooms","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScot’s Heather (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalluna vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a low-growing evergreen shrub known for its fine foliage and masses of pink to purple flowers. This hardy ornamental is ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, wildlife gardens, and acidic-soil landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100 Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalluna vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scot’s Heather, Scotch Heather, Common Heather\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen Perennial Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8–24 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Spread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 12–24 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink to Purple\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid to Late Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Acidic, Well-Draining Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cold Stratification Recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeather performs best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacidic, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and generally flowers best with plenty of sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Scot’s Heather Seeds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorful Summer Blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Produces spikes of small pink to purplish flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Fine foliage provides texture beyond the flowering season.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Naturally low-growing and suitable for smaller planting areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Flowers provide valuable nectar for bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Landscape Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Excellent for rock gardens, borders, banks, slopes, and cottage-style gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Scot’s Heather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalluna vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compact evergreen shrub native across parts of Europe and northern Eurasia. It forms dense, spreading plants covered with tiny scale-like leaves and colorful flower spikes during summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally low growth habit makes it especially useful as an ornamental ground cover in acidic soils. Established plants generally reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 inches to 2 feet tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on growing conditions and variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanks and slopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcid-loving plant collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Cold Stratify\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor improved germination, place the seeds in slightly moist growing medium and refrigerate them for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–20 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold stratification helps break seed dormancy and can improve germination consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Prepare the Growing Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a fine, well-draining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacidic or ericaceous seed-starting mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisten the medium before sowing, but avoid making it waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Surface Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeather seeds are very small. Scatter them over the soil surface and either leave them uncovered or cover them only very lightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep planting can reduce germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Keep Moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMist gently and maintain consistent moisture while the seeds germinate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Provide Suitable Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter stratification, temperatures around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68°F (20°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are suitable. Germination commonly takes approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under favorable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Transplant Carefully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow young plants to establish before moving them into their permanent outdoor location.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse acidic soil or ericaceous compost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid alkaline or lime-rich growing media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep young seedlings evenly moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny location for the strongest flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide excellent drainage to reduce root problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid heavy fertilization; heather generally performs well in relatively lean soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrim old flowering stems after blooming to help maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeather can struggle in very hot, humid climates, so provide appropriate protection where summers are intense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 83, 73);\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Scot’s Heather need cold stratification?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold stratification is recommended for seed propagation. A period of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–20 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can help improve germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long do Heather seeds take to germinate?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter suitable seed treatment, germination commonly takes about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 months at around 68°F (20°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes Heather need acidic soil?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalluna vulgaris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e performs best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacidic, well-draining soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and generally does poorly in alkaline conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan Scot’s Heather grow in containers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Heather can be grown successfully in containers when planted in acidic or ericaceous compost with good drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Heather good for pollinators?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Heather flowers produce nectar that attracts bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46606459338929,"sku":null,"price":12.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6046\/7377\/files\/Scot_s_Heather_Seeds_Calluna_vulgaris.jpg?v=1791409113","url":"https:\/\/harvestnestseeds.com\/products\/scot-s-heather-seeds","provider":"HarvestNest Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}