GOLD 'N SAPPHIRES LITHODORA

GOLD 'N SAPPHIRES LITHODORA Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

• Recommended Soil:
• Exceptionally well-drained soil is essential.
• Performs well in sandy, gritty, or gravelly soils.
• Avoid heavy clay or soils that retain moisture.
• Gravel or light pine needle mulch is preferred over wood mulch.
• Sun Exposure:
• Full sun to mostly sun provides best foliage color and flowering.
• Light afternoon shade is tolerated in hot climates.
• Too much shade may reduce flowering and color intensity.
• Bright light enhances both gold foliage and blue blooms.
• Irrigation Needs:
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Once established, drought tolerant.
• Allow soil to dry between waterings.
• Avoid overhead watering and soggy conditions.
• Feeding & Nutrients:
• Minimal feeding is required.
• Excess fertilizer can reduce vigor and flowering.
• A light spring compost application is sufficient.
• Lean soils help maintain compact growth.
• Pruning & Maintenance:
• Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape.
• Remove winter-damaged stems in early spring.
• Avoid heavy pruning into old woody growth.
• Excellent deer resistance reduces maintenance concerns.

Family: Boraginaceae · Common Name: Lithodora

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• A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
• Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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Interesting Notes About GOLD 'N SAPPHIRES LITHODORA

• Gold Meets True Blue: This variety pairs vivid gold foliage with some of the deepest blue flowers found in any groundcover.
• The First of Its Kind: Gold 'n Sapphires was the first gold-leaved lithodora introduced to the market.
• Evergreen Appeal: Unlike many groundcovers, it keeps its foliage year-round in suitable climates.
• Built for Tough Sites: It thrives in poor, rocky, or sandy soils where drainage is excellent.
• Pollinator Friendly: The spring flowers attract bees and other early pollinators.