Spacing: Space plants on center according ... Space dwarf varieties according to label widths. Planted accordingly, heathers should touch each other in three to four years. Mulching: After ...

Varieties such as these are brilliant for growing in ‘ungardenable’ places. Few plants are easier to manage than winter heathers. If you leave them untouched, most form low, tangled bushes.

Mexican heather plants may grow to 3 feet in diameter and ... and has performed beyond other varieties. The Allyson variety produces an abundance of petite rose-purple flowers during its blooming ...

With the right varieties ... like Mexican heather, firebush (Hamelia patens), firespike (Odontonema strictum), hibiscus, hydrangea, plumbago, Globe amaranth, salvia, shrimp plant, jacobinia ...

Some contrasting whites to plant near ... Skyline varieties are perfect pairings of foliage and flowers. On patios, larger, lower bowls make ideal winter heather containers. With the addition ...

Lortz is an effective communicator and has written a book that will inspire every gardener to not only plant more heather, but to explore the hundreds of varieties now available. Tree heaths ...

A lovely effect can be created when these heathers are associated with some spring bulbs, such as crocuses, small daffodil varieties, scillas and chionodoxas. Associating them with grassy plants ...

Heathers have always been one of my favourite plants, and I sincerely hope you plant some newer varieties now to create more vibrant colour in your winter garden.