Erica darl. 'Jenny Porter' - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * tolerates pruning * cream-yellow shoots

Growth habit
Winterblühende Heide 'Jenny Porter' is a bushy, upright and broad-growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 30 cm and a width of 40 - 50 cm.

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

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from May to June, is advisable for this plant.

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

Soil
Erica darleyensis 'Jenny Porter' 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
- Cut back: In the period from May to June.

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. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The light lilac-coloured, tubular flowers appear from January to May.

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