Buy Heather (Calluna): the flowering autumn plant for garden and terrace

• Posted on 17 September 2025
• By Annelies
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Heather (Calluna) is a flowering autumn plant that brings weeks of color and atmosphere to your garden and terrace. Available in purple, pink, and white, it is perfect as ground cover or in pots. Heather thrives in sun, acidic soil, and benefits from light pruning after flowering. Combine it with chrysanthemums or ornamental grasses for a charming effect. Discover and order heather easily online at Firenze Bloemen.

Heather (Calluna): Color and Atmosphere in Late Summer and Autumn

Are you looking for a hardy flowering autumn plant that brings weeks of color and coziness? Heather (Calluna) is an excellent choice. This compact plant with delicate flowers is not only beautiful in the garden but also perfect in pots and containers. At Firenze Bloemen, you can easily buy heather plants for a vibrant late summer and autumn.

Origin and Symbolism

Heather is native to Scotland and Northern Europe, where vast heather fields color the landscape. Symbolically, heather often represents protection, admiration, and beauty. White heather, in particular, is considered a bringer of luck – a lovely thought when you order potted heather to brighten your terrace or balcony.

Colors and Varieties

Calluna is available in a range of colors: deep purple, soft pink, and fresh white. You can always find a variety that suits your garden or terrace. With blooming lasting from August well into October, you’ll enjoy weeks of this flowering autumn plant.

Also explore our mixed autumn plants in pots, which pair beautifully with heather.

Location and Care

Heather loves the sun and well-drained, acidic soil. It also thrives in pots if you use special heather or rhododendron soil.

• Watering: Regularly, but avoid stagnant water.

• Pruning: Lightly after flowering to keep the plant compact.

• Fertilizing: In spring with food for acid-loving plants.

Tip: Combine potted Calluna with chrysanthemums or ornamental grasses for an instant autumn feel.

Use in Garden and Terrace

Heather is versatile: use it as a colorful ground cover or as a standout feature in pots and containers. Combine different colors for a playful effect, or pair it with other flowering autumn plants such as asters or viola. Did you know that heather is also a great plant for bees? You contribute to a healthy ecosystem while enjoying its beauty.

Heather Through the Seasons

Although primarily known as an autumn bloomer, heather remains attractive in winter thanks to its fine foliage. Enjoy this hardy plant year-round.

Tip: For longer enjoyment of potted heather, place it in a sheltered spot and ensure the soil does not dry out completely.

Check our current selection of heather and autumn plants and bring late summer indoors.

Buying Heather (Calluna) is an easy way to add color and coziness to your garden or terrace. Order now at Firenze Bloemen and enjoy a blooming start to the season.