Another one of my knuckleheaded questions (about lithodora)

So i've been planting pots of lithodora over my retaining wall. It's a goal of mine to eventually have graceful swells of lithodora cascading over the rocks. Plus, i'm hoping it will control erosion between the boulders. In any case, ever interested in pacing myself, it's my practice to purchase four or five pots every nursery visit, and sink them into the ground, one batch of pots at a time.

Last weekend, i took the train to Seattle, and ended up staying longer than anticipated. About three days. Although i'd watered them well before i left, when i got back, the newly planted clusters looked all sad and wiltey, with the gorgeous blue blooms all faded and dry. The clusters that had time to establish were not so adversely effected. Just the newly planted ones looked ravaged.

Before i even unpacked, with heavy heart, i hydrated them, hoping it wasn't too late to save them. Indeed, they've perked up quite a bit, but they still don't look as resplendent as the established clusters just a few rocks away.

Do you think they'll live? Of course i'll find out before long, but ..... i thought i'd ask anyway. :)

Cheers!

Yes, I think they will live. Just keep them watered, but not soaked. They may lose their leaves, but I'm betting new ones will grow. Sometimes a stressed plant will drop the leaves in order to save energy and retain water.

Likely they are just sulking because you were off having fun.

I agree - it's called a temper tantrum.

HA!!

A sulking temper tantrum! I should have guessed .... :)

I'll have to reassure it that i didn't fondle any other foliage while i was gone.

Plants can be such high maintenance ....

:)

Thanks guys!

Better be sure you wash your hands first to hide any smells. They can always tell. :)

I doubt you can kill those things! Once they're established, you shouldn't even need to water them.

Gwen

Ya, they do seem to be coming back. Maybe at the end of the season, i'll trim them a bit. But for now, i remain guardedly optimistic that they're on the mend rather than the decline.

Thanks for the words of support ...

e