Lithodora 'Grace Ward'
Twinkling Azure Blue stars
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Lithodora 'Grace Ward'
- Tiny, star shaped Azure Blue flowers
- Flowers at any time up to September but is completely covered in Spring
- Ideal for borders, rock gardens and containers
- Hardy perennial ground cover plant
- Easy to grow and care for
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Lithodora 'Grace Ward' is a superb trailing plant for 25 cm pots, enjoying acidic soil and temperatures around 22°C.
How big does it get?
Lithodora 'Grace Ward' typically reaches a mature height of 15 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Lithodora 'Grace Ward' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Lithodora 'Grace Ward' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Lithodora 'Grace Ward' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Lithodora 'Grace Ward' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Lithodora 'Grace Ward' has an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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