Calluna vulgaris 'Allegretto' - P10.5

Description
The Ling 'Allegretto' (Calluna vulgaris) is a bushy, evergreen dwarf shrub with decorative, needle-like, greenish-yellow leaves. It also bears red, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from July to October. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with humus-rich, loose, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 50 cm and spreads to around 30 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica vulgaris.

Bulletpoints
* attractive foliage * the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning

Leaves
High ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Ling 'Allegretto' are greenish-yellow, needle-like and opposite. They are approximately 0.1–0.3 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Ling 'Allegretto' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ling 'Allegretto' is a bushy dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20–50 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 10–30 cm. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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 'Allegretto' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

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 'Allegretto' 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 red, bell-shaped flowers of the Ling 'Allegretto' appear in clusters from July to October.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched.