Glockenheide blooms: Heide magic begins in the Lüneburg Heath!

Glockenheide blooms: Heide magic begins in the Lüneburg Heath!

Lüneburg, Deutschland - The time has come again! The Lüneburg Heath is shown in its full splendor: the Glockenheide blooms in purple tones and announces the upcoming heath summer. According to [ndr.de] (https://www.ndr.de/niederrichten/niedersachsen/lueneburg_heide_untereln/vorbote-des-s-sommers-glockenheide-blueneburger-Heide ,aktuelllueneburg-122.html) begins the blooming time of the Glockenheide, one of the first plants that show the beauty of the heath landscape, four to four to Six weeks before the Besenheide's great blossoming. This formation can be admired particularly well on various hiking trails such as the Pastor Bode away at the sheepfold and the parking lot on the Misselhorner Heide.

The usual applies: the bell heath prefers moist areas where it appears impressively in small groups instead of forming large carpets. Managing Director of Lüneburger Heide GmbH, Ulrich von der Bruch, is pleased about the first signs of the flower that offer navigation and enjoyment in nature to the many hikers and nature lovers.

insights into flowering

Recently it was observed that the blossom of the bell heath began in many areas on June 20. The Wilseder Berg, Niederhaverbeck and Angelbecksteich near Hermannsburg include observation locations. This suggests that the flowering season tends to start in the past years as usual, according to lueneburger-heide.de.

The Besenheide, the most widespread Heide plant in the Lüneburger Heide, usually blooms from the beginning of August to mid-September, such as naturpark-lueneburger-heide.de. The rule of thumb for this flowering period is from August 8th to September 9th. However, the exact flowering period is heavily weather -dependent and can fluctuate from year to year.

• Current observation locations:
  • Pastor Bode away at the Schafstall
  • Misselhorner Heide
  • Wilseder Berg
  • Niederhaverbeck
  • Angelbecksteich near Hermannsburg

It is particularly interesting that the Glockenheide (Erica Tetralix) is already, traditionally, rather early in the year, while the Besenheide (Calluna Vulgaris) only appeared colorful later in summer. So the heather shows that it is a true piece of untouched nature that is continuously changing.

life in the heath

This time not only brings with it flowering plants, but also a lively hustle and bustle in the region. From August 8th to the end of September, for example, patrols patried police officers who want to ensure an orderly cooperation. The shepherds who are responsible for the care of the heath hope for mild temperatures that not only benefit the visitors, but also protect the animals.

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

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