Calluna vulgaris 'Boskoop'

Ling 'Boskoop' is a bushy, upright and broad-growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 20 - 30 cm and a width of 20 - 30 cm. Slow-growing.

High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Ling 'Boskoop' are orange-yellow, needle-shaped and opposite. They are about 0.1 - 0.3 cm in size. With its orange-red foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

The magenta-coloured, bell-shaped flowers of Ling 'Boskoop' appear in clusters from August to November.

Finely branched.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Ling 'Boskoop' has good frost hardiness.

Calluna vulgaris 'Boskoop' thrives on all acidic, sandy, peaty and boggy soils.

Container, solitary, group planting, bee pasture

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

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.

Pruning, ideally from March to April, is advisable for this plant.

The Ling 'Boskoop' sets beautiful accents together with:
Chinese Juniper, Japanese Shade Bell.

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

- Pruning: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from January to December.