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Lithodora Grace Ward

Lithodora Grace Ward

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If you're looking for a low-growing groundcover that delivers a stunning display of colour, Lithodora 'Grace Ward' is hard to beat. This evergreen perennial forms a dense mat of rich green foliage that becomes smothered in vivid gentian-blue flowers throughout spring and often again sporadically through summer.

Renowned for its intense flower colour and compact habit, Lithodora Grace Ward is perfect for rock gardens, retaining walls, borders, pathways and containers where it can spill gracefully over edges. It is an excellent choice for adding year-round structure and seasonal colour to sunny garden spaces.

Why You'll Love Lithodora Grace Ward

  • Masses of brilliant cobalt-blue flowers
  • Dense evergreen groundcover
  • Ideal for rockeries and retaining walls
  • Flowers heavily during spring
  • Excellent for spilling over edges and containers
  • Low-growing and easy to maintain
  • Attractive year-round foliage
  • Perfect for smaller gardens and courtyard spaces

  • Groundcover, Fast-growing, Evergreen, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, and Drought resistant
  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.3M
  • Flowers in Summer, Spring, November, December, and January

Planting & Care Tips

How to care for your Lithodora Grace Ward:Lithodora performs best in:

Well-drained soil
Slightly acidic soil conditions
Sandy or loamy soils
Raised beds and rock gardens

Avoid heavy clay soils and sites that remain wet during winter.

If your soil is alkaline, incorporating organic matter and compost can help improve growing conditions.

Water regularly during establishment.

Once established, Lithodora Grace Ward appreciates occasional watering during prolonged dry periods, particularly during summer.

While reasonably drought tolerant, it performs best when soil does not completely dry out for extended periods.

Feed lightly in spring with:

Compost
Acid-loving plant fertiliser
Slow-release general garden fertiliser

Avoid excessive feeding, which may encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

Lithodora requires very little pruning.

After flowering:

Lightly trim straggly growth if required
Remove damaged or dead stems
Tidy edges to maintain a compact shape

Avoid hard pruning into old woody growth.

Apply a light layer of mulch around plants to:

Help retain soil moisture
Suppress weeds
Keep roots cool during summer

Avoid piling mulch directly against the crown of the plant.

Frost and Winter Care

Lithodora Grace Ward is generally frost hardy in most New Zealand gardens.

To ensure winter success:

Plant in free-draining soil
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Remove any winter-damaged stems in spring

Good drainage is far more important than cold protection.

Lithodora Grace Ward performs beautifully in containers and raised planters where its trailing habit can be fully appreciated.

For best results:

Use a quality free-draining potting mix
Ensure excellent drainage
Water regularly during dry weather
Feed lightly in spring
Companion Plants

Lithodora Grace Ward combines beautifully with:

Iberis (Candytuft)
Dianthus
Aubrieta
Erigeron
Lavender
Festuca glauca (Blue Fescue)
Alpine and rock garden plants

These combinations create colourful, low-maintenance plantings with excellent year-round appeal.

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