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CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'
Commonly known as Blue beard, Blue spiraea
Golden-green aromatic foliage contrasts with cobalt-blue flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowWildlife plant - insects, butterflies
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Pests & DiseasesCapsid bugs
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Place of originGarden origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousSlightly toothed leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Blue
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Lanceolate
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect habit. Produces axillary or terminal cymes of flowers to 1cm (½in) across in late summer, early autumn
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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)
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Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or shrub borderCoastal / windswept
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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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Soil Conditions
Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Against a wallIn colder climatesFull sun
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