CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Stephi'
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CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Stephi'
Commonly known as Blue beard, Blue spiraea
Compact habit and fragrant lilac-pink flowers from midsummer to early autumn
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Recent introduction. Wildlife plant - bees, butterflies and other insects -
Pests & Diseases
Capsid bugs -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Peter Catt, Liss Forest Nurseries, Hants. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousGrey-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Lilac pink -
BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
75cm (30in) -
Spread
90cm (36in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightMound-forming. Produces flowers in axillary or terminal cymes to 1cm (½in) across
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
In colder climates grow against a warm wall -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size75cm (30in)
90cm (36in)
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