{"product_id":"calluna-vulgaris-ladies-scarlet","title":"Heather, Scarlet Scotch Heather","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAN\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet Scotch Heather is a low-maintenance, cold-hardy, evergreen shrub featuring vibrant red bud-blooms from late summer into autumn. This plant is noted for its ability to provide vibrant color in the late season, often bringing a \"pop\" of color when other summer blooming plants have finished.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAN\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows 1–2 ft tall, spreads 2–3 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun and well-drained, acidic soil \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIABAN\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: This shrub has dark green foliage with dense spikes of red buds that, like other bud-bloomers, never fully open, providing long-lasting color into the fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color\u003c\/strong\u003e: Foliage remains green in summer but can intensify to deeper red shades as cold weather sets in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight \u0026amp; Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun (6+ hours) and must have well-drained, acidic soil. It is highly sensitive to boggy conditions and will not thrive in standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Slow growing, forming a tidy, mound-like groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low maintenance; it benefits from a light shearing in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in USDA Zones 4–7, it is excellent for rock gardens, container planting, mass plantings, and in borders, often remaining effective for over 20 years. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PRIDES CORNER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41872675766370,"sku":"1021599","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2264\/5919\/files\/Beauty_Ladies_Scarlet_Scotch_Heather_Shrub_Covered_in_Blooms__30041.jpg?v=1776964696","url":"https:\/\/www.mackeysgrows.com\/products\/calluna-vulgaris-ladies-scarlet","provider":"Mackey's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}