- Botanical Name
- Lithodora diffusa
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Plant Type
- Evergreen perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 10-20cm x 30-70cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with the roots spread evenly below. Space 30-70cm apart, closer for a more immediate effect.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil.
- Aspect
- Full Sun to semi shade. In warm climates protect from hot afternoon sun.
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy Water: Water well to establish, it takes around four weeks for the plants roots to penetrate the surrounding soil, they are quite dry tolerant after that.
- Fertiliser
- Apply a well-balanced fertiliser in autumn.
- Flowering Time
- Late spring to autumn. They can bloom year round and are at their most abundant in spring. 24 How to Grow Bulbs and Perennials Spring 2022
- After Flower Care
- Prune as desired, but not required. A light prune after flowering will create a more bushy, mounded plant, or you can let it grow its own way.
- Notes
- Can be left undisturbed for many years and will happily ramble through a rockery, garden edge or over a pot.
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