A compact, evergreen shrub forming a mat of small, lance-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves to 15cm high and from spring into summer bearing a profusion of small, star-shaped, bright blue flowers edged with white.
Position: Full sun
Soil Types: Loam, Sand
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Neutral
Aspect: East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: H5
Cultivation: Grow in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in full sun.
Propagation: Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
Pruning: Once established, needs little or no regular pruning. Pruning, when required, is generally carried out in mid to late spring.
Pests: Generally pest-free
Diseases: Generally disease-free
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