LITHODORA 'Heavenly Blue'
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LITHODORA 'Heavenly Blue'
Deep blue gentian-like flowers, prostrate
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenElliptic to narrowly oblong, deep-green leaves 1-3.5cm (½ to 1½in) long.
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Blue
Gentian blue -
Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
60cm (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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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.
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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.
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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous lovingHumus-rich.
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size15cm (6in)
60cm (24in)
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Lithodora - Growing Guide
