CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
CARYOPTERIS x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Commonly known as Blue beard, Blue spiraea
Dark blue
£14.00 , 3+ £11.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Drought tolerant when established -
Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus and mealybugs -
Deciduous
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Blue
Deep purple blue -
Racemes
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Town garden
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Ovate
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Height and Spread
1–1.5 metres -
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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