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Heather Field on the Veluwe
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November 10, 2021
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•February 2, 2026
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Heathland consists mainly of heather (Calluna vulgaris) and bell heather (Erica). These are low shrubs that thrive in poor, acidic sandy soils, such as in the Veluwe region.
🌱 Growth and life cycle
Germination: Heather sows itself via seeds that often only germinate on open sand or bare soil.
Juvenile stage (0–5 years): The plant grows slowly and remains low, but is then at its most vigorous.
Mature stage (5–15 years): The heather flowers profusely (purple/pink in summer) and forms a dense carpet.
Senescence (15–25 years): The plants become woody, flower less, and gradually die.
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Elevation 30 m
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