The bud heather Gardengirls ® 'Bettina' is a robust and beautiful ornament in the garden. This beautiful strain does not open its buds. This property makes it more robust and resistant to the effects of the weather. The white buds of the (bot.) Calluna vulgaris Gardengirls ® 'Bettina' already appear in early September. They are an enchanting sight in the early autumn garden. Due to its good winter hardiness, this bushy and upright dwarf shrub can be planted in heather gardens or between rhododendrons. Calluna vulgaris Gardengirls ® 'Bettina' grows to a height of 25 to 35 centimeters and is a beautiful sight all year round. Its evergreen foliage is beautiful to look at all year round. If the white flower buds still appear from September, the gardener is dead. The bud heather Gardengirls ® 'Bettina' likes to stand in the sunny to partially shaded areas of the garden. A fresh and acidic as well as lime-free peat soil offers her the perfect living space. It can also be used wonderfully in pots, bowls or buckets. This allows for great decoration of balconies and terraces.
Calluna vulgaris Gardengirls ® 'Bettina' can be used in many ways. It is a magical sight on lovingly designed graves, enriches bog beds, borders, heath gardens and flower beds. It can be planted individually or in larger groups. In order to offer each plant enough space, the gardener makes sure that there is an appropriate distance of 20 to 30 centimeters between the individual specimens. There is room for seven to ten plants in an area of one square meter. The bud heather Gardengirls® 'Bettina' is also a good choice for autumn decorations or for lovingly planting graves. The hardy bud heather Gardengirls ® 'Bettina' is a variety from the Gardengirls ® series, which includes a first-class assortment. A key feature of this group is the non-opening flower buds. The unbelievably numerous buds and foliage glow over a long period of time and ensure fascinating images in the garden even in winter. The buds of the Calluna vulgaris Gardengirls ® 'Bettina' are remarkably resistant to rain, fog and the first onset of frost. All of these great qualities and low maintenance requirements make this plant popular with gardeners. They are a bright eye-catcher in late summer and through autumn.
Calluna vulgaris grows as a woody and compact dwarf shrub. The taut and upright growth is a distinctive feature of these plants. The bud heather is an unusual and special form of heather plants. It adorns itself with its colored, permanently closed buds. While the broom heathers in bloom often have a more intense color, the bud bloomers remain worth seeing over a much longer period of time. They provide a colorful look for more than two months.
