Calluna vulg. 'Garden Girl? Pink Bettina' - P10.5

Description
The Ling 'Pink Bettina' (Calluna vulgaris) will brighten up any garden with its countless pink bud blossoms. From August onwards, it will be a delight in flower beds as well as in containers on balconies or terraces. But the needle-shaped, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* pink-coloured buds * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Ling 'Pink Bettina' are dark green, needle-shaped. These are about 0.1 - 0.3 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Ling 'Pink Bettina' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ling 'Pink Bettina' is a bushy dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 15 - 40 cm and a width of 15 - 40 cm. Slow growing.

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

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

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

Soil
Calluna vulgaris Gardengirls® 'Pink Bettina' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Ling 'Pink Bettina' sets beautiful accents together with: Chinese Juniper, Japanese Shade Bell.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from January to December.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The pink-coloured buds appear in large numbers from August to November.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting

Root
Finely branched.