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Please note once despatched, your delivery may take 1-3 days due to the high volume with the couriers. Your plants will be fine during this time.
Full plant information & availability is shown online.
The nursery is now open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Please follow instructions on site, card payments only, no cash. Click and collect is also available.
THE CAFE & GARDENS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Last updated 14/05/20 10:00.
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Sorry, you cannot proceed to the checkout right now as we are having to limit the number of orders we can process each hour. Your basket will be saved for you - we ask that you please try to place your order later, and thank you for your patienceCARYOPTERIS
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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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 - -
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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
