Lithodora diffusa 'Star'
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Genus: Lithodora
Species: diffusa
Cultivar: 'Star'
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Good for a rock garden
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.10 m (10 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Blue, White |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: May & June |
Soil Type: Acidic
Ericaceous: Requires a neutral or acid soil (or ericaceous compost), with a pH of 7 or below
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Lithodora diffusa ‘Star’ is a low growing, evergreen shrub. It has dark green, small leaves. During late spring and early summer Lithodora diffusa ‘Star’ produces funnel-shaped, deep blue flowers that are edged white. Lithodora diffusa ‘Star’ would be an ideal choice for a rock garden, providing ericaceous compost is added to the planting hole.
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