How to grow heather successfully in pots, from choosing the right container and ericaceous compost to watering, repotting and getting plants through winter.

A practical, printable checklist for planting heather: soil and drainage checks, correct spacing, planting depth, and the first-season aftercare that decides whether it thrives.

Heather fails quietly in the wrong soil, so get the pH right first. This guide covers site choice, acidic soil preparation, spacing, watering, and mulching for bare-root and potted plants.