CARYOPTERIS divaricata 'Blue Butterflies'

Commonly known as Blue beard, Blue spiraea

Vigorous new variety with large blue flowers
  • Deciduous
    Ovate to oblong-ovate, coarsely toothed leaves to 14cm (5½in) long with long, slender points
  • Blue
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • Spread
    80cm (32in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Perennial with 4-angled stems. 5-lobed, long-tubed flowers to 2cm (¾in) long are produced in axillary cymes
  • 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)
  • Full sun

CARYOPTERIS divaricata 'Blue Butterflies'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2024 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each 
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2024
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Capsid bugs
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. Japan. Shinri Wakaiki
  • Flower Shape
    Tubular
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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1m (39in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  80cm (32in)
  

Useful extras...

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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