1-gallon Lithodora Diffusa Grace Ward is a dark green mat of hairy leaves engulfed in true blue star flowers. Grown in zones 5-9, it blooms from spring through summer.
Lithodora Diffusa Grace Ward
Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward', also known as Heavenly Blue Lithodora, is a beautiful evergreen perennial that produces a profusion of bright blue flowers in spring and early summer. It is a low-growing plant that reaches about 6-12 inches tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide. The leaves are small and oval-shaped, and the flowers are star-shaped and about 1 inch in diameter.
Lithodora Diffusa Grace Ward
Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' is a relatively easy plant to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also relatively drought-tolerant.
To care for Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward':
- Plant it in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
- Water it regularly, especially during hot, dry weather.
- Fertilize it in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
- Cut back the foliage after flowering to promote new growth.
Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It is a good choice for use as a groundcover, border plant, or edging plant. It is also a good choice for planting in rock gardens or on slopes.
Here are some additional tips for caring for Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward':
- Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' is a relatively slow-growing plant, so be patient as it establishes itself.
- If you live in a cold climate, you may want to apply a layer of mulch around the plant in the fall to protect it from the winter cold.
- Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' is relatively disease and pest resistant, but it is important to inspect the plant regularly for any signs of trouble.
With proper care, Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' will thrive for many years and provide you with a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
