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'C' > CARYOPTERIS > x clandonensis > 'Heavenly Blue' >

CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'

Commonly known as Blue beard, Blue spiraea

Deepest blue

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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) -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly