Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Blue Mist’
Blooming Time
Exposure
Displaying large quantities of powder blue flowers above silvery green foliage (during late summer). ‘Blue Mist’ bluebeard makes a lovely companion to many late blooming perennials. Easy to care for and attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, this wonderful selection deserves a home in every landscape.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Blue to Blue Gray
Growth Habit:
Shrubby
Max Height:
3½
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Sturdy shrublike perennial with silvery green leaves topped late summer and fall with hummingbird attracting powder blue flowers.
Landscape Value
Moderate to large scale ground cover, dwarf hedge, companion or accent plant.
Care
Watering:
'Blue Mist' Bluebeard is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Blue Mist' Bluebeard is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Blue Mist' Bluebeard sets its flower buds in summer, and any pruning should be conducted in April, immediately after winter.