Heather – Red – Guide & Order

Heather in red. Beautiful in a bouquet, as a gift or when you want to impress without any fuss.

Heather – Red for Every Occasion

Heather – Red is a beautiful flower that's perfect when you want to show thoughtfulness without having to go to too much trouble. With its classic red colour, red heather is a timeless flower that suits every season and never goes out of style. This variety of heather is particularly popular for birthday gifts, but it works equally well for many other occasions when you want to impress with a personal and well-considered flower choice.

Easy to Care for and Long-Lasting

Heather – Red is known for being an easy-to-maintain flower that doesn't require too much attention. The flower thrives best in a sunny, bright spot. When it comes to watering, you don't need to worry about overwatering; heather – red only needs a little water to do well. With a vase life of approximately 7 days, the flower retains its colour and beauty for a long time, so you and the recipient can enjoy red heather over an extended period.

Safe for Your Beloved Pets

One of the benefits of heather – red is that it's non-toxic to pets. If you have cats, dogs or other animals, you don't need to worry about the flower harming them. This makes red heather a safe and responsible choice when sending flowers to a home with animals. Heather – red is therefore a flower that cares for both people and pets.

Why Red Heather Makes the Perfect Gift

Heather – red is the perfect gift when you want to make someone happy without it having to be complicated. The flower is beautiful, easy to maintain and suits every season – regardless of the time of year. With its elegant red appearance and compact height of 15 cm, red heather fits perfectly in a lovely bouquet or stands alone as a stylish gift. Send or give red heather when you want to show that you care, without having to think too much about the practicalities.

Quick facts – Heather – Red

Colour
red
Latin name
Calluna vulgaris
Type
shrub
Flowering
august-september
Light
full sun
Water
low
Height
20-50 cm
Scent
none
Toxic to pets
no
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FAQ about Heather – Red

What kind of soil suits heather best?
Heather thrives in well-drained, acid soil with a pH of 4.5-6.0. Sandy or peaty soil is ideal, and ordinary garden soil can be improved with ericaceous compost or composted bark. Good drainage is essential.
How often should heather be watered?
Water moderately but regularly, especially in dry spells and in the first year after planting. The soil should be moist but not wet. Use rainwater if your tap water is hard. Heather in pots dries out quickly and needs checking often.
When and how should heather be pruned?
Prune in early spring, before new growth starts. Trim off last year's faded flower spikes with shears to keep the plant compact. Do not cut into old, bare wood, as heather rarely produces new shoots from there.
Which pests and diseases can affect heather?
Heather is fairly trouble-free, but root rot can occur with poor drainage, and fungal diseases in damp, stagnant conditions. Soil that is too limy makes the leaves turn yellow. The right soil and good air circulation prevent most problems.
Is heather hardy?
Established heather is hardy and needs no special protection. In cold, exposed gardens young plants can be covered with fleece in their first winter. Heather in pots should be sheltered from hard frost and should not be allowed to dry out during winter.

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