Heather
Common names: heather, calluna, Scotch heather
Erica is a genus of over 700 species of flowering plants known as Ericaceae; English names, both shared with some other closely related plants, are heath or heather.
Calluna vulgaris is a sole species of genus Calluna, it is the true heather of Europe.
These evergreen shrubs consist of tight stems covered with tiny leaves.
They have 6 to 10 inch flower spikes, coming in purple, lavender, pink or white.
Heather is good as a flowering plant or cut flower. |
Stock
Common names: stock.
Stocks have a 1 inch diameter single or double flower with a pleasing clove-like scent.
This flowers romantic beauty brings texture to garden designs, its sweet, spicy fragrance is an added attraction.
Colors range from white, cream, yellow, peach, lavender, pink, purple and burgundy.
As a cut flower, vase life is five to eight days.
Special care: Change water frequently, be sure to remove any foliage below the water line. |
