Calluna vulgaris 'Con Brio' - P10.5

Description
The Ling 'Con Brio' (Calluna vulgaris) will brighten up any garden with its countless bell-shaped, purplish-red flowers. From July onwards, it comes into its own, adding a touch of charm to flowerbeds as well as in pots on balconies or patios. The needle-like, dark green leaves are equally pleasing to the eye.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica vulgaris.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Ling 'Con Brio' are dark green, needle-shaped and opposite. They are about 0.1 - 0.3 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Ling 'Con Brio' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ling 'Con Brio' is a bushy dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 50 cm and a width of 10 - 30 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 'Con Brio' 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 'Con Brio' 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 purplish-red, bell-shaped flowers of the Ling 'Con Brio' appear in clusters from July to October.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched.