Erica tetralix 'Con Underwood'

Europe.

Cross-leaved heath 'Con Underwood' is a bushy, upright and densely growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 25 cm and a width of 20 - 30 cm.

The evergreen leaves of the Cross-leaved heath 'Con Underwood' are grey-green, needle-shaped, whorled.

The magenta-coloured, bell-shaped flowers of the Cross-leaved heath 'Con Underwood' appear in umbels from mid-July to early October. They are pleasantly fragrant.

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

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Cross-leaved heath 'Con Underwood' has good frost hardiness.

Erica tetralix 'Con Underwood' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

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

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

- 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.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).