- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 18 - 21 Inches
- Mature Spread 21 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
A bit down? Eager to find bluer skies? Well, a Scot might tell you to start searching for better fortune in a local meadow of plush, woody-smelling, amethyst heather, believed to be a symbol of good luck. How would you find a bit of this perennial ornamental plant if you weren’t sauntering in the Scottish isles? Simple. Order Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather, otherwise known as Calluna vulgaris Beauty Ladies® 'Siska', Scots Heather, Common Heather, and Ling. This gorgeous scotch heather hybrid is almost indistinguishable from its Scottish cousins. It reaches a maximum height and spread of about 2 feet and provides waves of floral color in shades of magenta and plum from late summer to late fall along with complimentary evergreen foliage. This perennial ornamental will make you feel as if good luck has come your way all year.
Deer resistant, Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather’s evergreen foliage poses minimal problems. Once this flowering shrub becomes established, it also becomes drought tolerant. Low maintenance and growing upright, this perennial is perfect for any new gardener who has minimal free time to spare. Compact, this low-growing European original is ideally used as ground cover. Also a pollinator’s favorite, Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather’s will delight hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees alike.
Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather Care
Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather thrives in full sun. While this woody ornamental can withstand poor soils, it prefers moist, acidic soil that drains well. The soil’s pH should fall somewhere in between 5.1 to 6.5. This salt-tolerant evergreen requires about an inch of water per week. To prevent fungal disease such as root rot, however, do a moisture check prior to watering. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal feeding; amend the soil during its initial planting and the plant will do the rest.
While this low-maintenance shrub does not require frequent pruning, Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather does require shearing once per year in February or March. Shearing is done to remove faded blooms and leafless stems, improving the appearance of the plant.
Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather Spacing
This showy ornamental shrub can be grown in rock gardens, borders, or containers. When mass planting, space these evergreens at least two feet apart. If planting in a container, however, choose a pot with a diameter of at least a foot and a half.
Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 21 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 21 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 21 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Late Summer To Fall |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Beauty Ladies® Siska Scotch Heather |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Calluna Beauty Ladies 'Siska' |
- SKU:
- 1231011033-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations