LITHODORA GRACE WARD 1L

Description
The Gentian gromwell 'Grace Ward' (Lithodora diffusa) is a mat-forming, winter-green perennial that produces blue flowers from March to May. In a sunny, wind-protected location with well-drained, weakly acidic, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lithospermum diffusum, Lithospermum diffusa.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Growth
Mat-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Gentian gromwell 'Grace Ward' sets beautiful accents together with: Heather, broom heather.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Lithodora diffusa 'Grace Ward' forms blue flowers from March.

Use
Tubs, group planting, ground cover, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture