CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'

Deciduous - lance-shaped, slightly-toothed, grey-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.

Blue - intense dark blue

Height - 1m (3ft)

Spread - 1.5m (5ft)

Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - erect habit. produces axillary or terminal cymes of flowers to 1cm (½in) across in late summer, early autumn

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Full sun - in colder climates grow against warm wall.

Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - insects, butterflies. Interestingly, many plants sold in the UK under this name may not be identical to the USA original.

Pests & Diseases - capsid bugs.

Place of origin - garden origin. USA. 1955. Wayside Gardens, Ohio.

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Garden Location/Conditions - Coastal / windswept

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Is Scented Plant - Scented foliage

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil

Wildlife - Bee friendly

Butterfly friendly