Cassiope

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Cassiope are rare and choice alpine plants.  Their delightful bell shaped flowers cover them in springtime.  Some can bloom again in the fall as well.  They are found on the north side of the mountain peaks in our native Cascade range here.  Cassiope roots need protection from the hot afternoon sun.  Good drainage is essential.  We have no trouble growing them here at sea level in our maritime climate.  The places where they have done the best for us are in morning sun exposure.  Those placed in the afternoon sun never do as well as they get too hot at the root ball.   We do not know to what zone they are hardy to, but suspect they are quite hardy.  It takes a few years to get a saleable plant as they grow slowly at first.  Since they are more expensive for us to produce, their cost is higher than typical heather.  Gallons are several years old.  Requires acid soil.  Stay tuned - many more cultivars to come in the future.