Strong ,healthy well grown plant ,
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Plant well established in pot , which grew away well when planted
The Planter
Ascot
Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'
bluebeard
2 litre pot
available to order from summer
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, light, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: August and September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Clusters of piercing, slightly fluffy, dark blue flowers appear in August and September at intervals on long stems among pointed, aromatic, grey-green leaves. With its strongly upright habit, this lovely, dark blue form of bluebeard is perfect for the middle of a sunny shrub or mixed border. It is also a magnet for bees and butterflies and is drought-tolerant. Where temperatures fall below -15°C it's best grown against a warm, south or west-facing wall. - Garden care: In March prune all of the flowered stems back hard to the permanent framework. After pruning apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost around the base of the plant.
Eventual height & spread
Notes on Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'
"Looks very becoming planted as a backdrop to low-growing architectural grasses or underplanted with summer bulbs such as galtonia and acidanthera"
Goes well with
Flowers smaller than I expected.
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I have put aside a sunny corner for wildlife and thought this would give a bit of late colour and nectar. It first flowered in September and I came across it by surprise when moving pots for bulb planting. It is only in its first year but although it does have blue flowers they are so small they don't really attract anything and the whole shrub is rather scruffy. Having said that, the plant supplied is healthy and growing, just not to my taste.
Garden girl
Swindon
Great plant
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I am delighted with Crocus and my caryopsis as I can rely on crocus to always supply the best plants. I only buy from Crocus now as superior to any other nursery for healthy plants that thrive
Annie
South East
Very pretty flowers and a gorgeous colour
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Established well in the garden and flowered well
Gina
Swindon
We love this plant
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A very versatile plant
Frosty end
Somerset
We love this plant
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We love this plant for it's versatility.
Frosty end
Somerset
The cold weather took it away
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I have tried growing this very beautiful plant a couple of times, more recently last year. It gives tremendous pleasure in its very noticeable glow of warm blue. I was hugely disappointed to find it had not made it through the winter. We live in a protected area facing south east and I don't think the temperature dropped to -15 which is the plant's stated limit. I intend to buy it again for this summer's enjoyment and to write myself a note to mulch it in a warm bed for next year's cold spell.
Alchemilla
east Wales
This performed as advertised and has survived the winter
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I have three such plants in a clump for late summer interest and beauty in the afternoon sun. I have them near my lavender group, which have usually finished by the time these come into flower. Unless I am mistaken, the leaves are fragrant if crushed.
NJAY
Hexham
Amazing prolific flowers and strong appealing leaf scent
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Used in a bed next to patio. Grew well in first year. Beautiful shade of blue and a find it hard to resist rubbing the leaves to smell them. One of my favourite plants.
Wellspring
Berkshire
Lovely cut flower
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Used at allotment plot entrance, made a lovely addition to a cut flower patch.
Chris
Bristol
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- Is it still ok to be cutting back herbaceous perennials, Lavender and Caryopteris late in the year? Dear Crocus, I didn't have time to cut back to ground level all my herbaceous perennial plants and some shrubs in the autumn, due to work and family commitments. It's difficult to get out into the garden just now as I only have a little time at the weekend. Would it be too late for me to cut everything back still between now in December and the end of February e.g hardy Geraniums, Hostas,etc. and shrubs like Lavenders and Caryopteris? I really would appreciate your advice. Many thanks Pamela
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Pamela Spiers
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Hello Pamela, You can do the herbaceous perennials anytime between now and spring, but the Caryopteris and Lavenders should be tackled in spring. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
Crocus Helpdesk
Hi Helen, Thank you for your helpful information. The snow made the decision for me, it has lain for 4 weeks now. Kind Regards Pamela
Pamela Spiers
April pruning of trees, shrubs and
climbers
Many shrubs, trees and climbers are showing signs of growth, so it is an ideal time to check them over for winter damage. If you feel they need a little care and attention, here are a few notes to use as a pruning guide. during April.
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