Sagina subulata - P9

Description
The Heath pearlwort (Sagina subulata) is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial that forms white, star-shaped flowers from June to July. Its needle-shaped leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 8 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Heath pearlwort is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub * evergreen * easy to care for

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Heath pearlworts are dark green, needle-shaped.

Spread
Central Europe to Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Heath pearlwort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mat-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Sagina subulata forms star-shaped, white flowers from June.

Use
Tubs, group planting, ground cover, rock garden, steppe garden