Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Star'

Scots heather

• Position: full sun
• Soil: well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to November
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Short 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 of composted 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.
  
  
  
  
  • Eventual Height: 0.2m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.35m
  Calluna vulgaris 'Dark Star' - Scots heather Semi-double, crimson flowers