19+ Caryopteris X Clandonensis Longwood Blue

Caryopteris x clandonensis flower and leaf detail photo by andrey zharkikh cc by 2 0 caryopteris x clandonensis in mixed planting photo by patrick standish cc by 2 0 longwood blue flower form jim robbins cc by nc nd 4 0. Mounding woody habit for mid border in front of larger shrubs or on banks.

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Caryopteris x clandonensis longwood blue

Blue mist shrub is aptly named as it is covered in a cloud of blue from mid to late summer. Caryopteris x clandonensis longwood blue sku 5933 valuable color on pure blue flower spikes cloaked in soft aromatic gray green foliage. The slight arching habit makes it fit beautifully into the perennial border.

Caryopteris longwood blue common name bluebeard blue mist spirea longwood blue has sky blue flowers atop silver foliage for a striking combination. Hardy in zones 5 9 longwood blue can be pruned hard to the ground each year to produce evenly rounded fresh growth. Caryopteris clandonensis longwood blue blue mist shrub dec z5 cut hon bfly chosen at longwood gardens in pa for its heavy crop of heavenly blue flowers silver foliage on tidy upright pls 18 24 tall.

Provides a bright splash of l summer blue for border foundation or low hedge. Caryopteris clandonensis longwood blue is a fantastic mid sized shrub for landscape beds perennial borders and as a mass foundation planting. 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.

A garden standout that needs little attention to look its best for years longwood blue is a fine addition to the sunny to partly shaded garden. This superior clone of the blue mist shrub was selected at longwood gardens in pennsylvania for its upright growth long bloomtime heavy flower production and superb silvery foliage.

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