Erica tetralix 'Alba Mollis' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers

Growth habit
Cross-leaved heath 'Alba Mollis' is a bushy, dense and compact dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 15 - 20 cm and a width of 20 - 30 cm.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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

Soil
Erica tetralix 'Alba Mollis' 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. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers appear in umbels in June. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, heather garden, bog bed

Root
Erica tetralix 'Alba Mollis' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.