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    CARYOPTERIS
    CARYOPTERIS
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    CARYOPTERIS CARYOPTERIS CARYOPTERIS CARYOPTERIS BERGENIA 'Morgenrote' and CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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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    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
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    varieties
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
    Dark blue.
     
    2 Litre
    £13.50
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'
    Deepest blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'
    Strong blue
     
    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
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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