Scottish heather

All the rest of the Heather has gone over. This one not ready to give up yet.

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© Ellen Barone. It was in the Scottish Highlands that my passion for photography and travel first blossomed. With landscapes like this one, it is easy to remember why.

Heather is traditionally worn by scottish brides because it brings them luck and protection for their new life.

Glorified in Scottish folklore, poetry, and songs, heather is already a part of local culture and is now strongly associated with Scotland. The often severe conditions of Scotland do not scare off the beautiful enduring plant, and it thrives equally well in damp and dry climates, survives cool tempe

Heather is an excellent plant if you need some winter color or a plant that can withstand poor, rocky soil. Here's how to grow heather.

There are 18 types of heather plants, including Common Heather, Winter Heath, and Scottish Heather. Each variety offers unique blooms and foliage colors, thriving in acidic soil and full sun. These plants provide year-round interest and are perfect for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover. Have you grown different types of heather? Which variety is your favorite? #HeatherVarieties #GardenDiversity #HeatherPlants #YearRoundColor

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