Lithodora 'Grace Ward'

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Transform your garden with the intense sapphire blooms of Lithodora ‘Grace Ward’. This low-growing, evergreen groundcover forms a lush, trailing carpet of deep green foliage, bursting with masses of brilliant, sky-blue starry flowers from late spring through summer. Perfect for rockeries, edging, or spilling over walls and pots, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Drought-tolerant once established, this hardy performer brings year-round interest with minimal fuss. A must-have for creating striking contrasts in your garden.

For best results, plant Lithodora ‘Grace Ward’ in a sunny to partly shaded position, ensuring it receives plenty of morning light. It thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, so incorporating organic matter and grit is essential if your soil is heavy or prone to waterlogging. Keep the soil consistently moist during the establishment phase, but once mature, this plant becomes drought-tolerant, requiring only occasional deep watering in dry periods. A light mulch of pine bark or leaf litter helps retain moisture and maintain soil acidity. To encourage healthy growth and vibrant flowering, apply a low-phosphorus fertiliser such as liquid seaweed or compost tea in spring. Light pruning after flowering will keep the plant compact and promote further blooms. Generally, pest-free, Lithodora may suffer from root rot if planted in poorly drained soils, so good air circulation and drainage are key. Perfect for rockeries, borders, retaining walls, and pots, Lithodora ‘Grace Ward’ forms a dense, weed-suppressing carpet of evergreen foliage. It is frost-hardy and tolerates warm climates, though some afternoon shade is beneficial in extreme heat. With minimal care, this stunning groundcover will reward you with brilliant blue flowers year after year.