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Caryopteris clandonensis Thetis - Bluebeard
Caryopteris clandonensis Thetis - Bluebeard
Caryopteris clandonensis Thetis - Bluebeard
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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Thetis' is a cultivar appreciated for its generous flowering, later and longer in intense blue flower clusters, fading only after the first frosts! Its flowering lasts on average 10 days longer than other varieties. This deciduous bush has a bushy habit reaching a maximum height of 1m (3ft) and light, grey-green foliage that enhances the deep colour of its flowers. Quite hardy and drought-resistant, plant it in large groups, as a border against a wall or in a container in full sun in well-drained soil, even limestone or dry, preferably rich. It is the perfect species for creating easy-to-maintain flower beds and bringing spectacular colours to the garden when it is lacking.
The Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Thetis' is one of the hybrids obtained by crossing Caryopteris incana, an Asian bush called 'Bluebeard', and Caryopteris mongolica, hardier, native to colder regions of Mongolia and northern China. They all belong to the verbena family.
The variety 'Thetis' is cultivated for its particularly late and long flowering. With rapid growth, this bush forms a bushy clump reaching 1m (3ft) in height and 80cm (32in) in width. It blooms in the second half of summer and until the first frosts: from August to October. Its flower heads appear on the upper half of the year's branches. They are composed of countless small blue buds, gathered in large whorls or dense clusters arranged in a staggered manner. The buds open into small flowers of a fairly dark and intense blue, with prominent stamens. This flowering is particularly honey-producing and nectar-rich, and the bush is often visited by many colourful butterflies. The foliage, deciduous and absent in winter, is a collection of thin and triangular leaves, 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) long, aromatic, with irregularly toothed edges, arranged in an opposite manner on straight stems. They have a grey-green colour, with a silver underside. When crushed, they release an aroma with resinous notes.
The Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Thetis' is used as a border, in flower beds, and as a low hedge, in the company of summer-flowering shrubs that are just as undemanding as itself: Russian sage (Perovskia), bush cinquefoils, St. John's worts, catmints, Ceratostigma griffithii, lavenders, dwarf buddleias, perennial or shrubby salvias. In a dry garden with a more natural style, plant it with grasses and silver-leaved shrubs such as stipas and wormwoods. A very romantic scene can be created in late summer by combining the pink caryopteris with shrubby lavenders (Barnsley, Princesse de Ligne, Blue Bird), shrubby wormwoods, and asters. A group of 3 shrubs surrounding pastel repeat flowering roses look beautiful in September, as their flowers contrast gloriously. Also, place it in a beautiful pot on a patio or balcony, in a sheltered position.
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The Caryopteris are plants that thrive in sunny and well-drained soil. They can be planted early in autumn, or in spring in colder regions, in a very sunny location and in a light, well-drained soil, even stony or sandy, although reasonably deep. While caryopteris is not sensitive to limestone, it will be more beautiful in humus-rich soil. A waterlogged soil in winter will greatly harm its hardiness. In well-drained soil and in a sheltered position, this plant can tolerate temperatures of -15 to -20°C (5 to 1°F) for short periods, for example at the end of the night. In our colder regions, it is wiser to plant it against a south-facing wall. It should also be noted that plants grown in pots are more susceptible to cold than those planted in the ground. Prune in late winter or very early spring to maintain a compact habit and promote the appearance of flowers, on the new shoots of the year.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.