CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'

Commonly known as Blue beard, Blue spiraea

Golden foliage and bright blue flowers

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Caryopteris - Care Guide

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Deciduous - ovate-lance-shaped, slightly toothed leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
Blue - lavender-blue.
Height - 1m (39in)
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - mound-forming. Produces flowers in axillary or terminal cymes 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. Needs full sun for best leaf colour.
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
Pests & Diseases - capsid bugs.
Place of origin - garden origin. UK. late 1970s. St John's Nurseries, Worcester.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Lanceolate - see photos above
Ovate
Pruning group - Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.

RHS group 5, 6 & 7
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Butterfly friendly