Erica vagans 'Birch Glow' - P12

Bulletpoints
* tolerant to pruning

Growth habit
Mittsommerheide 'Birch Glow' is a bushy and cushion-forming dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 25 - 30 cm and a width of 45 - 60 cm.

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

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

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

Soil
Erica vagans 'Birch Glow' 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 March to May.

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 dark pink, tubular flowers appear in clusters from August to September.

Use
Tubs, group planting, heather garden, rock garden

Root
Erica vagans 'Birch Glow' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.