A mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing, rooting shoots and opposite pairs of glossy, dark green leaves. From mid-spring to late summer it produces violet-blue flowers to 3cm across.
 
Position: Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread: 1-1.5 metres
Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Aspect: West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness: H6
Cultivation: Grow in any but very dry soil, in full sun (for best flowering) to partial shade. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well.
Propagation: Propagate by division or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types:
Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
Banks and slopes
Flower borders and beds
Ground cover
Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning: To restrict growth, cut back hard in early spring
Pests: Generally pest-free
Diseases: May be susceptible to rust diseases