Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica vulgaris.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Ling 'Con Brio' is a bushy dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 50 cm and a width of 10 - 30 cm. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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 'Con Brio' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

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

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched.