{"product_id":"calluna-vulgaris-silver-cloud-heather","title":"Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Cloud' (Heather)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalluna vulgaris 'Silver Cloud' (Heather)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Silver Cloud', is valued for its evergreen presence and seasonal bloom in PNW gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScotch Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is the iconic Scottish moorland evergreen , low mats of scale-like foliage in green, gold, bronze, and silver, topped with spires of pink, purple, or white flowers from late summer through fall. The genus has only one species, but cultivar diversity is staggering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained, acidic, lean soil. Hardy USDA Zone 4 to 7. Plant in poor, acidic, sharply drained soil. Full sun is essential , heather flowers poorly in shade. Shear by half each spring before new growth to keep plants tidy and prevent woody centers. Watch for root rot in heavy or wet soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native low-evergreen shrub of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eArctostaphylos uva-ursi\u003c\/strong\u003e (Kinnikinnick) , evergreen mat with urn-shaped pink flowers and red berries, or \u003cstrong\u003eGaultheria shallon\u003c\/strong\u003e (Salal) for a taller native woodland-edge evergreen with edible berries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Highland Heather","offer_id":43999562924120,"sku":"02130267","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/calluna-vulgaris-silver-cloud-heather","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}