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  • LITHODORA diffusa 'Alba'
    LITHODORA diffusa 'Alba'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.

    LITHODORA diffusa 'Alba'

    Small white flowers.
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    1 to 1.5 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £12.50  , 3+ £10.00  
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Formerly Lithospermum
    • Pests & Diseases
      Generally pest and disease free
    • Evergreen
    • White
    • Star-shaped
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Lanceolate
    • Height and Spread
      0.1–0.5 metres
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Pruning group 8
      Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
      Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
      When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.

    • 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
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
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