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CARYOPTERIS
Commonly known as Blue beard, Blue spiraea
Genus of 6 species of aromatic, deciduous shrubs and perennials from various habitats in the Himalayas and mountains of eastern Asia.
The very popular clandonensis cultivars originated in the garden of Arthur Simmonds at Clandon, Surrey, as the result of an accidental cross.
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Deciduous - shrubs and perennials
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Full sun - in colder climates grow against warm wall. -
Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Prune back hard in spring. -
Pests & Diseases - capsid bugs -
Place of origin - Himalayas, eastern Asia. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers
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Scented foliage
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly
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Buy Varieties of CARYOPTERIS
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue' >
Commonly known as: Blue beard, Blue spiraea.
Deepest blue
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Stephi' >
Commonly known as: Blue beard, Blue spiraea.
Compact habit and fragrant lilac-pink flowers from midsummer to early autumn
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold' >
Commonly known as: Blue beard, Blue spiraea.
Golden foliage and bright blue flowers
CARYOPTERIS incana 'Sunshine Blue' >
Commonly known as: Blue beard, Blue spiraea.
Bright yellow leaves giving good colour all summer. Dark blue flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
