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- Heather - numerous species and varieties
- Various heather plants
- Varieties of winter or snow heath
- Summer or broom heath
- Tips
The colors vary in the heather depending on the variety from white to pink to dark red
Heather - numerous species and varieties
The family of heather plants (Ericaceae) is very extensive with about 120 different genera and over 4000 species. In this country, many representatives are cultivated in the gardens, but especially important are the summer or broom heath and the snow or winter heather.
Various heather plants
The following table shows some of the most interesting heather plants for home gardens.
Varieties of winter or snow heath
Of great importance, especially for the autumn and winter culture on the balcony and terrace, are the different varieties of winter or snow heath.
Summer or broom heath
Also very suitable both for the culture in planters and in (stone) gardens are the different varieties of the popular broom heath.
Tips
No matter which heather you prefer, they all need a well moistened, slightly acid soil.