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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Prune back hard in spring.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Caryopteris - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of CARYOPTERIS
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/caryopteris_x_clandonensis_heavenly_blue_924s.jpg)
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'
Blue beard, Blue spiraea
deepest blue
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/caryopteris_x_clandonensis_hint_of_gold_8083.jpg)
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'
Blue beard, Blue spiraea
yellow-gold leaves with green margin. Rich blue flowers.
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/caryopteris_x_clandonensis_kew_blue_925.jpg)
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'
Blue beard, Blue spiraea
strong blue
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Stephi'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Caryopteris_Stephi _6228.jpg)
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Stephi'
Blue beard, Blue spiraea
compact habit and fragrant lilac-pink flowers from midsummer to early autumn
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/caryopteris_x_clandonensis_worcester_gold_927a.jpg)
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'
Blue beard, Blue spiraea
golden foliage and bright blue flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CARYOPTERIS divaricata 'Blue Butterflies'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/caryopteris_blue_butterflies.jpg)
CARYOPTERIS divaricata 'Blue Butterflies'
Blue beard, Blue spiraea
vigorous new variety with large blue flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CARYOPTERIS incana 'Sunshine Blue'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/caryopteris_incana_sunshine_blue_5565.jpg)
CARYOPTERIS incana 'Sunshine Blue'
Blue beard, Blue spiraea
bright yellow leaves giving good colour all summer. Dark blue flowers
Useful extras...
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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
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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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