Heath and heath plants for acidic soil

Erica carnea, the winter heather

Spreading out to form wonderful carpets of color at the heart of winter, Erica carnea can beat bad weather to the point of sprouting through a blanket of snow. A choreography of white, pink and purple bells swells up from beneath the monotonous white winter mantle. Is this not proof that this small, hardy shrub […]

Easy and elegant Camellia varieties

If roses are all the rage in summer, camellia easily takes the limelight during winter. Here are a few of the easier Camellia varieties to care for.

Hydrangea planting, care & varieties

Hydrangea is without doubt a beautiful flower-bearing plant.

4 seasons Pieris

Pieris come in a multitude of varieties and put on a show all year round in the garden,

Calluna vulgaris, the Common heather

Common heather, also called summer heather, is a beautiful cute plant that blooms generously for a long time.

Rhododendron, special flowered shrubs

Rhododendron is among the most beautiful heath soil shrubs.

Winter heather, fall and winter Erica perennials

Winter heather, also called Erica, is a beautiful cute plant that blooms throughout fall and winter.

Heather, bog flowers for marshes

Heather is a cute perennial very well suited to acidic soils.

Skimmia, magnificent all year round

Skimmia is a beautiful shrub that is as attractive in winter as it is in spring.

Climbing hydrangea, perfect for shade

Climbing hydrangea is a beautiful plant that blooms in the summer.

Acer palmatum, the Japanese palmate maple

Acer palmatum, or Palmate maple, is a type of Japanese maple that is without a doubt one of the most beautiful autumn shrubs.

How to plant heath plants

Heath plants love acidic, cool and well-drained soil. Planting is an important phase in the life of a plant.

Close-up of a healthy heath plant well planted.

Spectacular blooming in heath soil, 8 stunning shrubs

Each type of soil and climate will favor different combinations of plants. Heath plants are known to grow best on acidic substrates.

Heath soil flower shrubs, a compilation starting with this dogwood

Andromeda, a 4-seasons shrub

Andromeda is a shrub that stays beautiful from spring to winter thanks to abundant blooming in spring and changing flamboyant hues for the leafage during the rest of the year.