Houstonia caerulea 'Millard's Variety'

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Alpine Rockery

Evergreen alpine or perennial plant forming a low creeping mat or tufts about 15-20cm tall, of tiny evergreen leaves smothered by yellow-eyed, tiny blue star-shaped flowers to 4mm across, in late spring, and intermittently through summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained or Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rubiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted, Matforming
Genus
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in gritty, humus-rich, sharply-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free