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Lithodora Tidepool™ Sky Blue brings a splash of brilliant azure color to yards and containers. In spring, the showy, 5-petaled, sky blue flowers sit atop dense mounds of emerald green foliage. A superb evergreen ground cover, this perennial grows to 6-10 inches high and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Also known as Glandora diffusa, this perennial quickly fills in blank spaces and supports the bees with its beautiful blue blooms.
A native of the Mediterranean, Tidepool™ Sky Blue grows in neat, round mounds. Ideal for beds and borders, this ornamental perennial adds color and texture to alpine, cottage, pollinator, and rock gardens. It is cold hardy in zones 5 to 9.
Lithodora Tidepool™ Sky Blue Care
Plant Tidepool™ Sky Blue during spring in partial shade to full sun. Ensure the soil is moderately moist, acidic, and well draining. To prevent fungal disease, amend poorly draining soil with compost. Provide one inch of water weekly, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Fertilizer is not usually necessary; however, if the foliage looks pale, feed it lightly with a fertilizer created for acid-loving plants.
This low-maintenance perennial doesn’t typically require pruning except for controlling size. Trim overgrowth during late winter or early spring. To encourage better blooming, remove spent blooms during spring.
Lithodora Tidepool™ Sky Blue thrives in containers. Plant it in a pot slightly larger than the root mass, with two to three drainage holes. Fill it with a typical potting mix. Like most perennials, this shrub needs about an inch of water weekly. Water when the top one inch of soil is dry. Fertilize with a liquid fertilizer suitable for acid-loving plants when the leaves show signs of fading. In a thriller-filler-spiller combination, this evergreen works well as a spiller.
Lithodora Tidepool™ Sky Blue Spacing
Space plants about 2 feet apart. Excellent companion plants include creeping phlox, hosta, and sedum.
Lithodora Tidepool™ Sky Blue Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 10 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Spacing: 1 - 2 Feet |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Blue |
| Flower Description: Sky Blue |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: N/A |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Edging, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Lithodora Tidepool™ Sky Blue |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Lithodora diffusa, syn. Glandora diffusa |
- SKU:
- 1231015141-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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