Heaths and Heathers what is the difference?/Garden Style nw

Learn the differences between Heaths and Heathers and why they are so amazing in the garden.
Your host and Nursery owner: Debbie Cassidy
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Sunnycrestnursery.com
Zone 8
Heather Calluna Renate
Heath Erica Darley Dale

[@76not84]

Love the heather=feather; heath=teeth mnemonic. Very useful!

[@tatyanafrolova5687]

Thanks for clarifying. I was shocked when I saw my neighbor’s flowers under the snow. It was -8°C here and I was looking forward to the morning to look at these little flowers. it's something indescribable. small pink and not frozen. the snow has melted and they are very beautiful. I want these for myself

[@thedivide3688]

Good to see you back making videos Debbie!

[@roxanneelsey6266]

I always enjoy your vast knowledge of plants 🪴

[@carolmcintyre8485]

I'm so happy to see you're making videos again! I love it when you share new plant varieties with us. It keeps me abreast of all the new ways to spend "my allowance". I can't plant everything, but I keep trying! I'm happy to have a channel that I can keep up with new varieties. Instead of picking up the usual, I can search for something I really want to grow!

[@ImeldaCunanan-hr2xk]

Curiosity about heather thank you for sharing that knowledge.

[@paulet990]

Wow, something for my zone (4a, Wisconsin), I find it hard to believe it will bloom in winter here, though, since the snow is always much deeper than the height of heaths and heathers. I watch a lot of gardening videos, and have never seen these featured before. I think they would be a gorgeous addition to my yard. Thanks, Debbie!

[@tammyhoushour8070]

The pictures of the landscapes were just breath taking. So beautiful

[@judymckerrow6720]

Thank you Ms.Debbi, it was a real treat to see you two days in a row. I married into a Scottish family and my sister in law named her first two children Heath and Heather. I’ve never planted either of those plants but I may have to find an area to plant some because they are beautiful. My problem is heavy clay soil so it may be a challenge to keep them growing. I’m going to have to put on my thinking cap to see what I can come up with because I would very much like to incorporate them into my landscape. Thank you again Ms.Debbi.🌺💚🙃

[@jackieo8693]

Thank you for the info! I do love the Heather blooming in the winter

[@DS-rf7si]

Thank you for this information. I planted a heath early this spring, it flowered nicely and then during summer time it went bronze on me looking like it's dead. Im hoping that its not but was also unaware of the low ph levels that it needs. Will work on lowering the ph and hopefully it will thrive.

[@andybates4727]

very informative ,i have just bought 24 from ebay and only 8 have labels, i now no more with your help, many thanks

[@Ibriden]

This is a very instructive video. I just love the way you explained the difference between heaths and heathers and please receive my warmest greetings from Algeria (North Africa) :-)

[@RenoKyrie]

Heaths are deffinitly going to get popularity Globally now

[@amanwithnoname4657]

Truly an Ideal world we are in

[@franciscoreza8295]

Truly a word from the brokenhearted

[@cs-nw6ug]

"Please, Catherine. Appear before me and tear me asunder. Let me see your eyes as I expire."

[@Tibetan2]

Thanks for another great session, very informative! I fell in love with these on a trip to Scotland a couple years ago, but never considered planting in my own garden. They are now on my list…👍 😍😍

[@briansplantlife]

Nicely Done!

[@joanbarron7027]

Just watched you video on Nandina and I didn't hear you talk about the beautiful berries they get theystay a long time in arrangements...I didn't used to like them but because of the easy care I've come to really appreciate them more and more..

[@annebeck2208]

Lovely to see you and learn from you...I am enjoying your nursery website too...valuable info and I'll need to plan a visit!

[@krismatson2137]

Yes, I love to use Heather in containers. Thanks for reminding me to look for them now to include in my fall containers!

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Love to learn, your video most informative. Spectacular warm colors which I love so much but I feel where I live they would not do well. Perhaps in pots. Keep well and give us the pleasure of learning through you. Thank you. Blessings.

[@elsagrace3893]

Thank you Debbie. I’ve always wondered about Heathers. I didn’t even know about Heaths. I think they are always labeled as Heathers. I am in San Francisco Peninsula area. Our soil is 7 or so. Not acidic. But Dicentras (bleeding hearts) are doing fine despite preferring acidic soil so maybe I’ll try some more acid loving plants.

[@avaloncarpchapter6785]

Thanks - a very helpful distinction between heath and heather

[@travsgardenstravshauntedya1998]

Pretty! Im going to be on the look out for these! Thank you! Good to hear from u and hope u you are getting to enjoy time in your garden! Take care! 💚

[@johnthefool8462]

Those are some fine patches of violet

[@cs-nw6ug]

i'm pretty sure they are fine enough to make the heights wuther

[@onlinelearner]

Such great information! Love your videos. I was wondering, will the morning sun (here in PNW), if planted in East facing yard, will keep the Heathers happy and blooming? Thanks!

[@janetn1925]

So happy to see this video. Heathers are one of my favorite plants and you don't see them featured much on videos. I'm in zone 5B in Maine and just planted 9 of them this spring. We are in a new home so all the garden beds are new. Before, we lived in NH in a zone 4 garden and I had several. They did great there so hopefully will here as well. Thanks for the video. One question, I never really pruned mine but I probably should have right?

[@GardenStylenw]

No need to trim them unless they get leggy. Best time is in early spring once new growth appears.

[@nickcaption308]

Hi. I loved your video. Is it possible to do a video about how to propagate them? Or if possible to grow from cuttings?

[@meredithmorgan8480]

I’m planting a slope, and want to incorporate lots of alpine plants. Thoughts on growing heaths and heathers in zone 6b/7a? Would it be too hot and humid? I am wondering why I don’t see them much in my local nurseries.

[@vanellacoffe]

Thank you for sharing that info

[@barbaracole4314]

That Angel behind you is beautiful

[@beatricepeter995]

Very useful.Thank you

[@chompers11]

how long does it take to grow into those big drifts you have? awesome video thank you!! we're just an hour or so west of you

[@GardenStylenw]

2 to 3 years. 🙂

[@ymcb90]

Great video

[@patriciarussell1177]

I luv learning about a new plant that could possible make it in 7a

[@angelaburke3191]

Will they survive in zone 8b?

[@annebeck2208]

@@angelaburke3191 Debby is zone 8, but PNW...I would ask Jim Putnam in NC youtube.

[@peggydove8756]

I wish I had a nursery here where I live!!!

[@majaber1]

Good Morning from Wexford Ireland. Do you know if sphagnum moss will eventually cover a wire chicken...not all mosses work for wire figurenes. Many thanks for any advice.

[@tinaknutsen]

I hope you see this question: I have established heather throughout areas of my flower beds and some of them look mangly- holes in the center and a mass of leggy branches w/ no foliage/flowers. I know part of the reason is my 75lb dog thinks it’s her bed. Before we purchased our place 5yr. Ago they already had bare spot in center…just not as bad since we got our dog 18 months ago. How do I correct it ? Do I completely cut out the mangled center or will that kill it! As far as my dog goes if I can correct I will put a barrier around the heathers.

[@GardenStylenw]

You can lightly trim it, not cutting to old wood. This will encourage new growth.

[@tinaknutsen]

@@GardenStylenw Thank you for responding. Is the bare branches old growth?

[@kimbode2476]

I love your angel statue where did you purchase it

[@GardenStylenw]

Pier 1 :)

[@myrnarenoud3056]

I’m wondering how these would do in our windy, hot, cold,…and every other condition of weather we have in Kansas!

[@GardenStylenw]

Check your zone but I think they would be o.k. :)

[@salishseaquest7952]

Thank you, Debbie. I now know that my gorgeous hedge is Heath. It looks like it is getting ready to bloom again. Question: When is the best time to trim? It's getting pretty big (over 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide) and I need to cut it back so it's not encroaching on my front walk. Any recommendations? Thanks!

[@GardenStylenw]

In the Spring when new growth appears is the best time. :))

[@salishseaquest7952]

@@GardenStylenw Will put it on my calendar to do in the Spring. Thanks, Debbie.

[@joanietritschler9862]

HI Debbie I watched your video's the other day . I'm wondering you mentioned planting this time of the year,so does that include plants that are in the ground ,I want to transplant my cone flowers. Can you cut the the dried up cone flowerseed heads cause the finches had there fill . I've cut several of the other coneflowers to about 12 inches .And they came back the next year. Thanks

[@GardenStylenw]

Yes you can clean up the coneflowers and transplant if needed. :)

[@B30pt87]

Do they need full sun? I have an area I would love these in, but it's under redwood trees, so- dappled sunlight to shade. Thanks. (To anyone who knows)

[@tanyagovender1]

Hello there ..I have a Erica Gracilis plant it’s losing its colour and greenery pine colour I have to admit I’ve haven’t been watering it but today I bought some miracle gro and added water sitting in a pot will it come back to life also would it be best to plant this in the ground rather then sitting in a pot ? It’s winter here over in England where I am.Thank You

[@GardenStylenw]

As long as it's not brown it should be fine. Ericas will naturally turn color in cooler weather and green up in the Spring! Potting it is a great idea! :)

[@SandyKH]

Do they make good ground covers? It seems they would go well under some rhodys!

[@GardenStylenw]

Yes they would! :)

[@troyrojewski9148]

If you've seen them growing on Mt. Rainier, does that mean they're invasive and spreading?

[@GardenStylenw]

No. Just means they can take harsh weather.

[@Famcke]

Do they grow from seed or cuttings? I would love to plant it in Georgia. Where can I find the heath erica darley dale seed?

[@annebeck2208]

It is pretty common...bet Walmart or HD or Lowes has it...if not maybe mail order.

[@P_Belle]

Might these be unsuitable for Mid-Atlantic z7b ? My experience with Erica Darleyenesis Heather has been problematic. Of 12 purchased three yrs ago, 3 have spread 2'. Another 5 are scraggly with woody centers. They were all planted 2" high. They seem to prefer less than 5 hrs sun or filtered.... and love water more than a hydrangea!

[@GardenStylenw]

If getting less than 5 hrs. sun may be why they are looking scraggly. Light trim in Spring is all that is needed. :)

[@P_Belle]

@@GardenStylenw - they turned brown in full sun (8-6pm). Those remaining did better under a tree with more filtered sun. The best performance has been under a ( new , 8ft) Natchez. The Erica heathers are still thirsty, but have less browning. Maybe this z7b climate is too hot and dry.

[@GardenStylenw]

@@P_Belle Have you done a soil test?

[@P_Belle]

@@GardenStylenw - no, have not

[@P_Belle]

@smart viewer - i believe you are spot on!

[@jimmichilton1409]

Will rabbits stay away from heather & heath plants?

[@GardenStylenw]

Yes! Not too many critters will eat them.

[@vdowns4733]

Can Heather be grown in containers?

[@GardenStylenw]

Yes!

[@DM-ll7he]

can these be planted in zone 10 Florida?

[@GardenStylenw]

Too warm and humid.

[@g2879]

Funny my wife's name is Heather lol

[@michelereay2290]

Grow her a heather plant! She would be flattered😊

[@kathyforcum]

Great info as I have some and have wondered what they were, I heard my pink ones were winter heather, but I'm thinking its heath now