Erica carnea 'Ruby Glow' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica herbacea, Erica carnea 'Ruby Glow'.

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

Growth habit
Alpine heath 'Atrorubra' is a bushy, dense and creeping dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 15 - 40 cm and a width of 30 - 50 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 'Atrorubra' 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 pink, tubular flowers appear in clusters from February to April.

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

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.