Houstonia caerulea - P13

Description
The Bluets (Houstonia caerulea) is a carpet-like, winter-green perennial that forms light blue, star-shaped flowers from May to June. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 20 cm. The Bluets is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen * easy to care for

Frost hardiness
The Bluets has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carpet-like.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
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.

Flower
Houstonia caerulea forms star-shaped, light blue flowers from May.

Use
Ground cover, woodland edge, undergrowth, herbaceous border, small/front garden