Caryopteris × clandonensis Grand Bleu ('Inoveris'PBR)
bluebeard [Grand Bleu]
A dense, bushy rounded shrub with regular growth, suitable for container growing. The deep blue flowers have long stamens, highlighted by the bright, dark green aromatic foliage and bloom abundantly from August through until October.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny sheltered spot. Heat tolerant and some drought tolerance when established. Doesn't tolerate wet, poorly drained soil.
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings or seeds grown in a cold frame
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut weak stems to the base. Each spring, cut back to leave two leaf buds of old growth
Pests
May be susceptible to capsid bugs and mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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