Heather Mix (Calluna vulgaris) offers a charming selection of hardy, evergreen shrubs that bring year-round color and texture to your garden. This mix is perfect for creating a natural, cottage-style garden with a variety of hues, including pink, purple, white, and red. Available at a fantastic value of 4 for £10 in 9cm pots, these Heathers are ideal for adding interest to borders, rockeries, or containers.

For the best results, plant your Heather Mix in a sunny to partially shaded position with well-drained, acidic soil. Heathers thrive in heathland conditions, making them perfect for rock gardens, raised beds, or as ground cover in acidic soil areas. These compact plants typically reach a height of 15-30 cm (6-12 inches), making them suitable for small gardens or as underplanting for larger shrubs.

Feed with an acidic fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. Prune lightly after the flowering season, removing spent blooms to maintain a neat shape and to promote bushier growth the following season.

Heather Mix is particularly beneficial for insects, especially bees, as the flowers provide an essential source of nectar late in the season when other plants have stopped blooming. By planting this Heather Mix, you’ll not only enhance the beauty of your garden with year-round color but also support local pollinators, contributing to a healthy and thriving ecosystem.