Calluna vulgaris 'Allegretto' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica vulgaris.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Ling 'Allegretto' is bushy in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from March to April, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Calluna vulgaris 'Allegretto' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from January to December.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The red, bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters from July to October.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched.