Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue'

Lithodora

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Common Name:

Lithodora

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Blue

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

20 cm

Maximum width:

75 cm

Lithodora (Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') - Description

Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' has bright azure blue flowers that cover the plant from late spring through summer. It branches heavily as it spreads low to the ground.

Lithodora (Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') - Blooming

Blooms funnel shaped 5-lobed flowers, usually in summer. Flowers are either blue or white in color.

Lithodora (Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') - Growth

Habit is low-growing, upright or spreading. Thrives with with full sun exposure. Where Lithodora is hardy, use plants for an open position in a rock garden or raised bed. In areas where temperatures drop under 23°F (-5°C), it is best to raise plants indoors in an alpine house.

Lithodora (Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') - Planting

Propagate Lithodora from semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Can propagate L. oleifolia from suckers removed in spring.

Lithodora (Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') - Pest

Affected by aphids and spider mites, especially under glass.

Lithodora (Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') - Interesting facts

There are only 7 species in the genus Lithodora, native to areas from S.W. Europe to Greece, Turkey, and Algeria. Mainly found in the mountains, in scrub, thickets, and woodland margins.

Lithodora (Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue') - Soil and irrigation

Grows best in well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil. One exception is L. diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' which prefers the soil to be acidic and humus-rich. If growing Lithodora in an alpine house, use a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mold, and sharp sand.