Erica cin. 'Katinka' - P9

Description
The Grauheide 'Katinka' (Erica cinerea) will brighten up any garden with its countless violet bell-shaped flowers. From the end of July, it will be a delight in flowerbeds and in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Grauheide 'Katinka' are dark green, needle-shaped, whorled.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Grauheide 'Katinka' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Grauheide 'Katinka' is an upright and broad-growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 25 cm and a width of 40 - 50 cm.

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

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Erica cinerea 'Katinka' 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).

Care
In harsh locations, sun protection is only recommended in the event of frost.

Flower
The purple, bell-shaped flowers of Grauheide 'Katinka' appear in clusters from the end of July to the beginning of September.

Use
Tubs, cutting, grave, heather garden, bee pasture, balcony/patio

Root
Erica cinerea 'Katinka' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.