Erica carnea 'Challenger' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica herbacea.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Winter heath 'Challenger' is a broad and compact dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 30 cm and a width of 30 - 40 cm.

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

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

Soil
Erica carnea 'Challenger' 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 April to May.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The dark red, tubular flowers appear in clusters from January to April.

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

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.