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Caryopteris × clandonensis Pink Perfection ('Lisspin'PBR)
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bluebeard [Pink Perfection]

A clump-forming, upright shrub to about 90cm with pale, greyish-green leaves and whorls of pale pink, fluffy flowers in late summer to early autumn

Synonyms
Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Lisspin'PBR
Caryopteris × clandonensis Best Pink
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Pink Green Grey Silver
Autumn Pink Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Caryopteris can be deciduous shrubs or perennials, with aromatic, simple leaves and small blue or white flowers in compact axillary clusters in late summer and autumn

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, light, well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun

Propagation

Root softwood cuttings from spring to mid-summer, semi-ripe cuttings from mid- to late summer or hardwood cuttings from late autumn to mid-winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 6

Pests

May be susceptible to capsid bugs and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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