Erica tetralix 'Alba Mollis' - P9

Description
The Cross-leaved heath 'Alba Mollis' (Erica tetralix) will brighten up any garden with its countless white bell-shaped flowers. From June onwards, it will be a delight in flowerbeds as well as in containers on balconies or terraces. The needle-shaped, grey-green leaves are also a beautiful sight.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Cross-leaved heath 'Alba Mollis' are grey-green, needle-shaped, whorled.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Cross-leaved heath 'Alba Mollis' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cross-leaved heath 'Alba Mollis' is a bushy, dense and compact dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 15 - 20 cm and a width of 20 - 30 cm.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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

Soil
Erica tetralix 'Alba Mollis' 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
- 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. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
The white, bell-shaped flowers of Cross-leaved heath 'Alba Mollis' appear in umbels in June. These are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, heather garden, bog bed

Root
Erica tetralix 'Alba Mollis' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.