C. vulgaris (heather) is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen shrub with tiny, linear, overlapping, dark green leaves and racemes of urn-shaped, pink or purple flower from midsummer into autumn.

H&S: 0.6 x 0.75 m.

Position: Full Sun.

Soil: Acidic and Well-drained

Uses: Rock garden, Coastal, Wildlife, Pots and window boxes

Native Irish plant, Good for pollinators