Calluna vulgaris 'Winter Chocolate' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica vulgaris.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * salmon-pink shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Ling 'Winter Chocolate' is a bushy and compact dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 15 - 20 cm and a width of 30 - 45 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 'Winter Chocolate' 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 lilac-coloured, bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters from August to October.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched.