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  • LITHODORA 'Heavenly Blue'
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    LITHODORA 'Heavenly Blue'

     AWARD
    Deep blue gentian-like flowers, prostrate
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Syn. Glandora prostrata 'Heavenly Blue', Lithospermum diffusum. Blooms over a long period from late spring to summer
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids and red spider mite in glasshouse
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Elliptic to narrowly oblong, deep-green leaves 1-3.5cm (½ to 1½in) long.
    • Blue
      Gentian blue
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Elliptic
    • Oblong
    • Height
      15cm (6in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Alpine or rock plant
      These 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.
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      15cm (6in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        60cm (24in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Rockery (inc alpine)
      Suitable for small gardens
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

      Pruning group 7
      Suitable 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Acid / ericaceous loving
      Humus-rich.
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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