{"product_id":"scotch-heather-athene","title":"Scotch Heather 'Athene'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalluna vulgaris 'Athene' - The bright red buds contrast nicely with the bright green foliage. Bud Bloomer. Buds September through December. The buds do not open but stay on the plant for a long time. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey have very shallow root systems and grows at a very slow rate. \u003cspan\u003ePrune in spring after flowering is done. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZone 4.  40cm W x 40cm H. Insignificant fruit. Bright red flowers on green foliage. Low spreading habit. Full sun to part shade. Well drained, acid loving soil. 1Gallon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAttracts pollinators and bees. Deer resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePRICES AND AVAILABILITY SUBJECT TO CHANGE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"A.V.K. Nursery Holdings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44645073977538,"sku":"CALVUAT0001G","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/3452\/8962\/files\/download_3_d54c6a36-90e5-49be-82d5-45a6dfbc3f8e.jpg?v=1721411497","url":"https:\/\/laportesnursery.ca\/products\/scotch-heather-athene","provider":"Laporte's Nursery \u0026 Greenhouses Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}