Caryopteris Fioritura

Caryopteris x clandonensis commonly called bluebeard blue spirea or blue mist is a low mounded deciduous shrub that is valued for its aromatic foliage and late summer flowers which are said to resemble clouds of blue smoke or mist clandonensis hybrids typically produce about 18 30 of growth per year so total shrub height usually from 2 3 depends in. Caryopteris x clandonensis the straight species is one of the hardiest available.

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Caryopteris fioritura

Caryopteris blue mist shrub is a shrub also classified as a sub shrub with woody stems that partially die back in the winter or even entirely all the way to the crown of the plant. A fantastic nectar source for bees and butterflies. Like buddleja the woody stems can die back in the winter particularly in colder climates and on heavy soils.

Dark knight blue mist spirea caryopteris clandonensis blooms with a profusion of dark blue flowers in late summer when few other shrubs are flowering. Clandonensis hybrids typically produce about 18 30 of growth per year. Rooted stems may be separated from parent and transplanted in spring.

A hybrid or cross between caryopteris x clandonensi this shrub is non native to any area and hails from the family lamiaceae. Caryopteris x clandonensis commonly called bluebeard blue spirea or blue mist is a low mounded deciduous shrub that is valued for its aromatic foliage and late summer flowers which are said to resemble clouds of blue smoke or mist. May self sow lightly.

Caryopteris x clandonensis sunshine blue deep blue flowers are offset by yellow foliage. Caryopteris clandonensis an unusual plant in american gardens in the 1960s has become more familiar there especially in xeriscaping. Caryopteris bloom on current season s growth so prune hard in early spring after leaves appear to remove dead growth promote new blooms and control size and shape.

Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about caryopteris bluebeard blue mist spirea caryopteris divaricata snow fairy supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles databas. Perfect for use in the mixed border or perennial beds. Its modest size makes it very useful in smaller yards.

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