20+ Caryopteris Bluebeard

Spherical in habit like a balloon when in full bloom. 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.

The Plant Hunter Caryopteris Is Not A Spiraea

Caryopteris bluebeard

Jason has golden foliage. Caryopteris x clandonensis inoveris bluebeard or grand bleu is a small deciduous shrub of tight and compact habit with a profusion of deep blue flowers in late summer to fall. Valued for its late season blossoms when few other shrubs.

Perfect for use in the mixed border or perennial beds. Taller than caryopteris x clandonensis with looser more open growth to 34 feet tall 5 feet wide.

Caryopteris is also known as bluebeard or blue mist spirea but it s not a spirea at all. Striking deep blue flowers are a welcome addition to any perennial border or wildlife garden. Common bluebeard blue spirea.

Caryopteris clandonensis bluebeard plants are also commonly known as the blue mist shrub or blue spirea. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about caryopteris bluebeard blue mist spirea caryopteris x clandonensis dark knight supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles da. The best caryopteris we ve seen with tight compact growth excellent branchingand dark green glossy foliage.

Attractive to butterflies bees and other beneficial insects they contrast nicely with the large glossy dark green aromatic leaves with silvery underneath. Blue myth is noted for deep blue flowers and compact form growing just 2 3 feet tall and wide. Enjoy the rare blue color from late summer to fall.

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