Care For New Heath & Heather Shrubs
Heaths and heathers require a gentle touch when newly planted. As hardy as the plants are the roots are fragile and must receive regular weekly watering during their first year in the ground or the roots may suffer, causing the shrub to die. Once heaths and heathers are established in the ground for the year they are drought tolerant. I regularly water my heaths and heathers once a week even after they are in the ground for a year. Heaths and heathers need free draining soil since they do not like wet feet, make sure they are planted in well draining soil and they will provide beautiful flowers and leaf color for your garden.