Lithospernum diff. Heavenly Blue

Low, evergreen and mat-forming, Lithospernum diff. Heavenly Blue carries intense azure-blue, five-petalled flowers in late spring to early summer above neat, narrow dark-green foliage. Ideal for rock gardens, containers and sunny edging, it thrives in full sun and acid, welldrained, moderately fertile soil and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Position: Full sun Rate of Growth: Average Soil: Acid, moderately fertile, well-drained Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (RHS H4) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:blue
leafcolour:green
size:30-60cm
gardenstyle:rock-and-water