Lithodora diffusa Heavenly Blue is a low, spreading evergreen perennial with striking electric blue flowers that appear from late spring into summer. The vivid blooms stand out beautifully against the fine, dark green foliage, creating a bright splash of colour in rockeries, gravel gardens, containers and the front of sunny borders. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for softening edges, tumbling over walls or filling gaps in free draining soils. Heavenly Blue is eye catching, compact and offers year round foliage interest.
Sunlight position:
Full sun
Eventual height and spread:
Height 15 cm, Spread 40 cm
Soil type:
Well drained, acidic or neutral soil
This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once planted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm growers pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away, water gently, and place it in a bright, sheltered spot for a short time while it settles. Plant out or pot on as soon as possible, keeping the soil lightly moist while the roots establish. Once settled, it will grow into a healthy, long lasting perennial for your garden.
