Buying heather is a seemingly simple decision, but the devil is in the details. The right choice and quick care immediately after planting is a guarantee that the plants will be healthy and long -lived.
Not every heather available in a gardening store is suitable for planting in the garden. When choosing plants, pay attention to several key elements:
- Leaves – They should be fresh, without yellowing or brown discoloration. This is a signal that the plant is well nourished.
- Cut the plant – Healthy heather is thick and has a compact form. Stretched or rare shoots testify to incorrect cultivation.
- Roots – If the plant is in a pot, check if they are compact and brown. Bright and strong roots are a sign of good condition.
- Flowers and buds – It’s best to choose heathers with buds in the early stages of flourishing. Thanks to this, they will please the eye much longer.
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The condition of the plant itself is not everything. Equally important are the conditions in which it was stored:
- A variety of heather – Numerous varieties differing in the color of leaves and flowers are available on the market. It is worth combining them to get an interesting visual effect.
- Conditions for cultivation in the store – Avoid plants that stand in poured pots or on the contrary – in dry ground. Such heathers are more exposed to diseases.
Choosing a purchase place is also of great importance. It is best to focus on reputable gardening centers and schools that care about plants and control their health condition.
- Reputation of the seller – Checked places offer better hardened plants.
- Storage conditions – Plants well -groomed in the store have a better chance of getting in the garden.
When buying heathers, see not only for beautiful flowers, but also at the list, roots and conditions in which they grew.
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Once the heather goes to the garden or pot, the quick and proper action counts:
- Soil preparation -Heather requires light, permeable and acidic soil (pH 4-5). It’s best to add peat or special substrate for acidophilic plants.
- Adequate space -Keep 20-30 cm of distance between plants so that they can grow freely.
- Care after planting – Regular watering is the basis, especially on dry autumn days. The litter layer will help stop moisture.
It is these details that decide whether heather will decorate your garden for a long time. Also remember about proper soil and care after planting – only then the heather will delight with colors from autumn to spring.
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