calluna vulgaris 'Monique' - P10.5

Description
The Ling (Calluna vulgaris) will brighten up any garden with its countless bell-shaped flowers in pink, red or white. From July, it is ready to delight in flowerbeds, as well as in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Erica vulgaris.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning

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

Frost hardiness
The Ling has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ling is a bushy dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 50 cm and a width of 10 - 30 cm.

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 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).

Planting partner
The Ling 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 thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The pink, red, white, bell-shaped flowers of the Ling appear in clusters from July to October.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

Root
Finely branched.