Calluna vulgaris 'Marlies' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica vulgaris, Calluna vulgaris 'Annegret', Calluna vulgaris 'Rote Marleen'.

Bulletpoints
* purple-red buds * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning

Growth habit
Ling 'Marlies' is a bushy and broad-growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 25 - 40 cm and a width of 40 - 50 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 'Marlies' 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 bud blossoms appear in large numbers from July to October.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched.