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Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward'
Small dense ground cover shrub with long trailing stems clothed with small dark green leaves. In spring it is a mass of the most intense blue flowers you can get. Great for bees. It grows best in a sunny or semi-shaded site, tolerates dry once established. Frost hardy. Good for over walls or rocks, or as a low edge.
Genus
Lithodora
Species
diffusa
Cultivar
'Grace Ward'
Common name
Lithodora
Family name
Boraginaceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
15 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Needs well drained soil / Prefers acidic / lime-free soil.
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Frost hardy / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates coastal sites
Shrubs
Category
Prostrate or creeping.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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