Scotch heather Flowers Seed,(Calluna Vulgaris) ground cover , Perennial shrub

Smaller varieties are useful as ground covers or in the rock garden. More erect shrubs are effective when planted in mass on hillsides. Also may be sited in borders and as background plants. Scotch heather generally combines well with dwarf conifers and deciduous shrubs.

Heather (Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) -) - Scotch heather, an evergreen ground cover or low shrub for sun, blooms during late summer in various shades of red or pink. Heather thrives in USDA zones 3 to 9. This low-growing shrub definitely demonstrates year-round beauty, whether from its abundant summer blooms or its ever-changing foliage. Heather works great for use in sun-soaked garden spots from the border to along the driveway.
Heathers grow in nutrient poor, well-draining, acidic soils, in a bright sunny location. Calluna vulgaris will do very poorly in alkaline soils. When planting in the ground, space out the plants about 24 inches apart. Plant out in early fall or spring. A spring, pruning of the dead dry stems produces fresher looking plants, cut the old stems off close to the ground. It is recommended to mulch before the onset of winter to protect from damage caused by the cold temperatures and wind. Heather seeds are very small and should be surface sown and the soil needs to remain moist, with watering best done from below if possible.
Flower Specifications

Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 12 - 20 inches
Bloom Season: Mid summer through fall
Bloom Color: Pink
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Nutrient poor, well-draining, acidic soils

Planting Directions
Temperature: 55 - 70F
Average Germ Time: 28 - 35 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow seed and press firmly in to soil
Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 24 inches

Plant Spacing: 12 inches