Narrative Description:
A neat alpine, with compact evergreen cushions, plump needles of foliage, which burst into life in spring: star-spangled – flowers of blue margins and brushstrokes of white down the central mid-rib, as opposed to white margins and blue mid-rib yielded on the equally well known ‘Blue Star’.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining, low-lime (acidic) soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Fantastic in borders, rock gardens or in alpine containers for the patio.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Mound Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
25 x 20 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
blue
white
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
April - September
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Cut back hard after flowering. Transplant with care as it resents excessive root disturbance.
Family:
BORAGINACEAE
Genus:
Lithodora
Species:
diffusa
Cultivar:
White Star
UPOV:
TAKCAL
UPOV No:
EUPVR 27378
Category:
Alpines
Recommended Pot Sizes:
9cm
11cm
1Ltr
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
24 weeks over Winter
14 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)
Recommended pH:
4.5 to 5.0
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
August - May
Recommended Sales Window:
January - June
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 49/25 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 2 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
Botrytis
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100 Plants / Tray |
100 Plants / Tray |
100 Plants / Tray |
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100 Plants / Tray |
100 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
