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    CARYOPTERIS
    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
    Dark blue
     
    2 Litre
    £14.00
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'
    Deepest blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'
    Blue beard, Blue spiraea
    Golden-green aromatic foliage contrasts with cobalt-blue flowers
     
    2 Litre
    £14.00
    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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    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'
    Strong blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'
    Golden foliage and bright blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    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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    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 - Empathy
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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