Erica arborea 'Alpina' - 1.5 Ltr pot

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

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Upright, taut.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Erica arborea 'Alpina' 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).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Erica arborea 'Alpina' is a heartroot.