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    CARYOPTERIS
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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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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Prune back hard in spring.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented foliage
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
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    Varieties
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'
    Deepest blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'
    Blue beard, Blue spiraea
    Golden-green aromatic foliage contrasts with cobalt-blue flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'
    Strong blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Stephi'
    Compact habit and fragrant lilac-pink flowers from midsummer to early autumn
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'
    Golden foliage and bright blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    CARYOPTERIS divaricata 'Blue Butterflies'
    Vigorous new variety with large blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    CARYOPTERIS incana 'Sunshine Blue'
    Blue beard, Blue spiraea
    Bright yellow leaves giving good colour all summer. Dark blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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