SEEDS OF COMMON HEATHER - CALLUNA VULGARIS
An ornamental shrub widely used in garden centres and appreciated for its wood.
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.
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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 |
Direct sowing. Temperatures 8ºC night/15ºC day.
Prefers siliceous, poor, washed and sandy soils.
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.
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