Heather

[shohin kid]

Has anybody ever used heather, or calluna vulgaris, as an accent plant?

 

[RyanFrye]

Funny you should ask. I just bought one this past weekend for a kusamono composition I am putting together. It is a white variety with subtle hints of pink.

 

[shohin kid]

Ryan,
I would like to see pics if that is possible? Thanks for the reply.

 

[RyanFrye]

Well....I tried snapping a photo tonight but they weren't worth posting. But the latin name is Cuphea Hyssopifolia and this a link to a photo that is very similar http://www.american-farms.com/photogallery/cuphea_white.JPG

You can't see the pink highlights in this photo but mine has it. It's very subtle and is most noticeable before the flower buds open. It's a nice contrast between the pinkish flower buds and almost pure white flowers.

They are semi woody plants and I wonder if they could be made into mame sized bonsai.......

 

[Anonymous User]

They are semi woody plants and I wonder if they could be made into mame sized bonsai.......

Seems like a good candidate for bonsai.



http://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/BS_A0063.HTM

http://www.annarborbonsaisociety.org/newsletters/2009/Feb2009.pdf

 

[RyanFrye]

Cool Links. Thanks Will.

 

[shohin kid]

Ok, so this is "Mexican Heather"