Calluna

                                     

Botanical Name: Calluna

Common Name: Heather, Ling

Availability: July-October

Life: 6-10 days

Colour: Lavender, pink, white, mauve

Note:

Temperature : 2-5 C 

Re-cut stems and put them in fresh and clean water

Change water every other days be careful the flower are thirsty 

Avoid direct heat and droughts

Remove all foliage in contact with water

According to a Scottish legend, Malvina, daughter of a Celtic bard, was engaged to a warrior named Oscar. Oscar was killed in battle, and the messenger that delivered the news gave her heather as a token of Oscar’s love. As her tears fell on the heather, it turned white. Though she was sad, she wished happiness on others and hoped that anyone who found white heather would have good luck. Heather is familiar flower in Scottish wedding.

Flower language: Good luck, admiration  and protection

• White heather symbolizes protection, good luck, or wishes coming true.
• Purple heather symbolizes admiration and solitude.

Arrangement:

 Mix them with Amaranthus, Daahlias or Hypericum berries

Better to put them in vase 

Wedding:

 Suitable to use for late Summer and Autumn wedding

In Scotland, it is common to include a sprig of white heather in a bride’s bouquet for good luck