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LITHODORA 'Heavenly Blue'
Deep blue gentian-like flowers, prostrate
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EvergreenElliptic to narrowly oblong, deep-green leaves 1-3.5cm (½ to 1½in) long.
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BlueGentian blue
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Height15cm (6in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Alpine or rock plantThese plants prefer well drained soil and are generally dwarf in habit.Prostrate, spreading, many-branched shrub. Produces a profusion of flowers to 1cm (½in) across in terminal clusters.
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
LITHODORA 'Heavenly Blue'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn Lithospermum diffusum. Blooms over a long period from late spring to summerPests & DiseasesAphids and red spider mite in glasshousePlace of originGarden originResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
RHS group 8Pruning group 7Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that flower on previous year's growth in Spring, or current year's growth in late Summer/Autumn.
Action: Cut back flowered shoots to within 1 inch of previous year's growth.
When: Annually after flowering or in Spring if flowering on current year's growth.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingHumus-rich.Fertile well drained soil
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Lithodora - Growing Guide
15cm (6in)
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60cm (24in) |
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