Bell heather is blooming: heather magic begins in the Lüneburg Heath!

Bell heather is blooming: heather magic begins in the Lüneburg Heath!

It's that time again! The Lüneburg Heath shows itself in all its splendor: the bell heather blooms in violet tones and heralds the impending heath summer. According to [ndr.de]. Broom heather. This formation can be admired particularly well on various hiking trails such as the Pastor Bode Weg am Schafstall and the parking lot at the Misselhorner Heide.

The usual applies: The bell heather prefers moist areas, where it appears impressively in small groups instead of forming large carpets of flowers. Managing director of Lüneburger Heide GmbH, Ulrich von dem Bruch, is happy about the first signs of flowering, which offer many hikers and nature lovers navigation and enjoyment in nature.

Insights into the flowering process

It was recently observed that the bell heather began to bloom in many areas on June 20th. Observation locations include Wilseder Berg, Niederhaverbeck and Angelbecksteich near Hermannsburg. This suggests that the flowering season in recent years has tended to start earlier than usual, according to lueneburger-heide.de.

The common heather, the most widespread heather plant in the Lüneburg Heath, usually blooms from early August to mid-September, as naturpark-lueneburger-heide.de explains. The rule of thumb for this flowering period is August 8th to September 9th. However, the exact flowering time depends heavily on the weather and can vary from year to year.

• Aktuelle Beobachtungsorte:
  • Pastor Bode Weg am Schafstall
  • Misselhorner Heide
  • Wilseder Berg
  • Niederhaverbeck
  • Angelbecksteich bei Hermannsburg

What is particularly interesting is that the bell heather (Erica tetralix) is already blooming now, traditionally early in the year, while the common heather (Calluna vulgaris) only makes its colorful appearance later in the summer. In this way, the heath shows that it is a true piece of untouched nature that is constantly changing.

Life on the heath

This time not only brings with it flowering plants, but also a lot of activity in the region. From August 8th to the end of September, for example, mounted police officers will be patrolling to ensure orderly coexistence. The shepherds who are responsible for looking after the heath are hoping for mild temperatures, which will not only benefit visitors but also protect the animals.

The diverse flora of the Lüneburg Heath, which can also be experienced in the impressive heath garden on the edge of the Höpen landscape protection area, is fascinating all year round. Here, visitors can enjoy over 130 types of heather and around 120,000 plants.

The upcoming heath summer promises exciting experiences and a blaze of color that attracts nature lovers outdoors. Visit the most beautiful places and let yourself be carried away by the fascination of the heath!