Mertensia virginica - Virginia bluebells

continental : Place the Mertensia virginica in a shady location, away from direct sunlight.
Normally these are very rustic plants, therefore can be grown in the garden all year long.

alpine : We suggest to grow this plant in a shady location all year long.
The Mertensia virginica are rustic plants, they can tolerate without any problem also intense frosts; during particularly rigid winters cover the aerial part with frost cloth.

mediterranean : Avoid to expose the Mertensia virginica to direct sunlight, which can cause leaves sunburns.
They are very rustic plants, that do not suffer from cold.

Fertilization Mertensia virginica : Fertilize perennials starting from winter, preferably using a slow-release fertilizer; it is also possible to fertilize our plants with a liquid fertilizer to be added to normal waterings, every 15-20 days; avoid fertilizings in autumn and winter.

continental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; the Mertensia virginica like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only.

alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought.

mediterranean : Water the Mertensia virginica rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.