Hi Anne, I’m so glad to provide relief that your Lithodora should be ok! I have never personally tried to propagate Lithodora, however I know that other gardeners have had more success getting Lithodora to root if they use soft cuttings versus hardwood cuttings. In other words, clip just the green stems with leaves, versus the harder brown stems. I also understand it takes quite a bit of time for these to begin rooting in water or in a planting/potting mix. So it does sound like these are tricky. And yet, sometimes I find one or two pop up in the garden on their own! I wish I had more advice, but when I’ve wanted more plants, I’ve had to purchase them. I hope this helps somewhat!

Thank you so much.

Also, knowing this lovely plant as well as you do. What are the secrets of success in propagating it. I am continually taking
cuttings but only succeed with a very few. Usually I am quite good at taking cuttings & caring for them. But I find these very
‘tricky’.

You’re welcome Teresa! I hear you about the plants sometimes turning brown — it has driven me nuts when it happens too! But yes, these do come back and are surprisingly tough, although they don’t seem to be when all we can see is brown leaves and stems. Hang in there!

Are yours “Crystal Blue” lithodora?

Also have you ever tried giving them a shave after the flowers fall or fade away? I was wondering if this might cause them to spread faster?