Fall arrives and with it, the need to give a little color to your balconies and windows. Among the plants that flourish in this season, these stand out for their long flowering and their brilliant hues ranging from pink to purple, including white and red. Easy to live and not very demanding, they bring a warm and elegant touch to your outdoor spaces in September.
The different varieties of autumn heather
The autumn heather, or Calluna vulgarisexists in several varieties adapted to pots and planters. The flowers can be white, pink, purple or red, and some varieties are more compact while others have more spread growth. THE heathers Also offer colorful leaves that vary from green to bronze, which adds a graphic dimension to your compositions.
Depending on your preferences, you can opt for continuous flowering heathers or punctual flowering, but all will bring a nice fall contrast to your balcony or window edge.
Plant and maintain your heather in September
To fully enjoy your heather, it is important to choose an acid, well-drained substrate, and to favor a sunny or semi-shaded exposure. Watering must be regular but moderate, especially the first days after planting. The heather does not like stagnant water and are better worn in a pot with good drainage.
A specific fertilizer for heather earth plants can be added once a month to stimulate flowering. Do not hesitate to remove the wilted flowers to prolong the lifespan and the aesthetic appearance of your plant.
Associate heather with other plants
To create a harmonious fall planter, the heather marry very well with asters, cyclamens or colorful leaves such as heuchères and grasses. These associations allow you to play on textures, heights and colors, for a dynamic and refined visual rendering.
You can also combine several varieties of heather in the same pot to create a gradient of colors and enrich the composition of your window or balcony edge.
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Ideas for compositions and decorations
The heather is ideal for composing elegant fall planters. In a long and narrow pot, they can be accompanied by red foliage or bronze to create a striking contrast. For a country effect, mix them with small grasses or mini-chrysanthemes.
Suspended pots can also accommodate heather to decorate the balconies in height, while the height and width compositions give volume and depth to your outdoor spaces. Give free rein to your creativity and dare to mix colors and textures.
Extend flowering and protect your heather
To enjoy your heather as long as possible, slightly cut the dry stems and make sure the substrate remains slightly damp. In case of significant gel, protect your pots with a wintering veil or enter them in a sheltered place.
These simple gestures not only extend flowering but also to maintain the plant healthy, ready to reflect the following year. With minimal maintenance, your heather can become an essential decorative element for several seasons.
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