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Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Type
Regular
Form
2 litre
Size
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Spread
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Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' ---
Common name
Zahn's gromwell
Group
Perennials
Family
Boraginaceae
Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 m
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 m
Habit
Bushy
Hardiness
Hardy – Average winter (-10 to -5ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
West–facing, South–facing
Exposure
Exposed
Position
Full sun
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' (Zahn's gromwell) is a member of the Boraginaceae family. This perennial exhibits a bushy growth habit and is characterized by its evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – average winter (-10 to -5ºc), and is hardy through most of the uk apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central / northerly locations. may suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. plants in pots are more vulnerable. .

When fully mature, Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' can reach an ultimate height of 0.1–0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1–0.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers west–facing, south–facing aspect and exposed exposure. It thrives best in chalk, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full sun position.

Seasonal colour
Flower
Foliage
Fruit
Stem
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
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