Erica darl. 'Margaret Porter' - P9

Description
The Winterblühende Heide 'Margaret Porter' (Erica darleyensis) will brighten up any garden with its countless purple tubular flowers. From December onwards, it will be a delight in flower beds as well as in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, dark green leaves are also a beautiful sight. The creamy white new shoots are particularly eye-catching.

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

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Winterblühende Heide 'Margaret Porter' are dark green, needle-shaped. Creamy white shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Winterblühende Heide 'Margaret Porter' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winterblühende Heide 'Margaret Porter' is a bushy and rounded dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 15 - 20 cm and a width of 30 - 45 cm.

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

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from May to June, is advisable for this plant.

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

Soil
Erica darleyensis 'Margaret Porter' 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).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from May to June.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
The lilac-coloured, tubular flowers appear from December to May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture