ANETTE SCOTCH HEATHER
ANETTE SCOTCH HEATHER
Zones - 5-7
Description -
Spectacular clear pink buds make this a versatile groundcover-like heather for diverse applications. Elongated clusters of buds occur during difficult fall months and extend well into winter. Relaxed growth spills over and cascades. Dark green foliage as attractive all year around. Outstanding when massed with other Garden Girls series bud blooming heathers to concentrate color. Spot into very well drained beds and borders or rock gardens. Prefers poor unimproved soils. A favored dried flower for arrangements. Evergreen perennial. Full sun. Fast growth to 18 inches tall, 16 inches wide.
Key Benefits
The masses of light pink flower buds never open thereby remaining colorful from August until hard frost! Superb for alpine, rock or trough gardens. Plant in window boxes, mixed borders or create a mass planting. Great for holiday gifts. Evergreen.
Time of Flowering
August until hard frost.
Average Landscape Size
Moderate growth to 15 in. high, spreading to 2 ft.
Water Needs
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Cold Hardiness
-20 to -10 F