This genus comprises evergreen shrubs belonging to the borage family, known for their flowering characteristics. These plants produce five-lobed, funnel-shaped flowers that can be blue or white, typically arranged in cymes during the summer months. The foliage consists of linear, lanceolate, or elliptic leaves that are densely covered in hairs.

Glandora

Glandora 'Alba' is a low-growing evergreen shrub that reaches up to 15 cm in height. It develops a sprawling network of branching stems, adorned with hairy, lanceolate leaves of a rich green hue. From late spring through summer, this plant produces clusters of small, white, star-like flowers.

Glandora 'Alba'

Glandora 'Baby Barbara'

Glandora 'Cambridge Blue' is a compact, evergreen shrub that develops a dense mat of sprawling stems, adorned with hairy, lanceolate leaves in shades of mid to dark green. During late spring through summer, it produces pale blue, star-shaped blossoms that rise slightly above the foliage.

Glandora 'Cambridge Blue'

Glandora 'Compacta'

Glandora 'Grace Farwell'

Glandora 'Grulisel'

Glandora 'Minima'

Glandora 'Pete's Favourite'

Glandora 'Takcal'

Glandora Crystal Blue ('Tnlicb')

Glandora diffusa 'Inverleith'

Glandora diffusa 'Picos' is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that reaches a height of up to 6 cm. It features sprawling stems adorned with small, hairy, lanceolate leaves. From late spring through summer, it produces star-shaped flowers in a deep blue hue.

Glandora diffusa 'Picos'

Glandora diffusa (Lag.) D.C. Thomas is a low-growing evergreen shrub that develops a sprawling mat of branches. The stems are covered in slender, hairy leaves that reach up to 2.5 cm in length. From late spring through summer, this plant produces small, funnel-shaped flowers, approximately 1 cm across, that emerge just above the leaves in a vivid blue hue.

Glandora diffusa (Lag.) D.C. Thomas

Glandora nitida

Glandora oleifolia is a low-growing evergreen shrub that reaches up to 15 cm tall. It forms a dense mat of smooth, oval leaves. In early summer, it produces short clusters of funnel-shaped flowers, each measuring about 2 cm in length, in a soft sky-blue hue.

Glandora oleifolia

Glandora oleifolia 'Barker's Form'

Glandora prostrata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of about 15 cm. It features narrow, dark green leaves and spreads out to create a dense mat. From spring through summer, it produces five-petaled flowers that are star-shaped and bright blue-purple, each petal adorned with a central purple stripe. This plant is well-suited for use in hanging baskets, especially as part of a drought-tolerant arrangement with other succulents and alpine species during the summer months.

Glandora prostrata

Glandora prostrata 'Grace Ward' is a compact evergreen shrub that spreads out to create a broad mat, typically reaching a height of 15 cm. It features small, oblong leaves with a coarse texture. In late spring and summer, it produces star-shaped flowers that are approximately 15 mm across and exhibit a deep blue hue.

Glandora prostrata 'Grace Ward'

Glandora prostrata 'Heavenly Blue' is a low-growing evergreen shrub that creates a dense mat, reaching heights of up to 15 cm. It features small, hairy foliage and produces numerous deep blue flowers, approximately 12 mm wide, during the late spring and summer months.

Glandora prostrata 'Heavenly Blue'

Glandora prostrata 'Star' is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that creates a dense mat of small, lanceolate leaves, reaching heights of up to 15 cm. From spring through summer, it produces an abundance of small, star-shaped flowers in vibrant blue, each adorned with white edges.

Glandora prostrata 'Star'

Glandora prostrata 'Tidepool Sky Blue'

Glandora prostrata 'White Star' is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that reaches a height of up to 15 cm. It creates a dense mat of small, lanceolate leaves that range from mid to dark green. From spring through summer, it produces star-shaped blooms that are white with vibrant blue edges.