Whether planted in the garden or in planters on the balcony or terrace, heather plants are quite easy to cultivate. Provided the plants are in a suitable location.
Which location does heather prefer?
The ideal location for heather is bright, but not necessarily full sun. The soil quality should be acidic, well moistened, nutrient-rich and loose. Avoid waterlogging and loosen up loamy soils with sand and a little peat or ericaceous soil.
Lush flowers in a bright location
Both the winter heather and the common heather prefer a bright place, although this does not necessarily have to be in full sun. However, the general rule of thumb is that the sunnier the location, the more lush the flowering will be. Planted in the shade, heather plants will hardly produce flowers and will only grow a little.
Ideal soil conditions
Heather grows on almost any soil, but - due to its natural origin - prefers a rather acidic, well-moisturized substrate. A nutrient-rich and loose soil is ideal, as heather cannot tolerate waterlogging at all.
Tip
Many garden soils are clayey and therefore too heavy for heather. However, they can be loosened and improved with sand and a little peat or ericaceous soil (€18.00 on Amazon).