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Caryopteris clandonensis White Surprise - Bluebeard

Caryopteris x clandonensis White Surprise®
Bluebeard, Blue Spirea, Blue Mist Shrub

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Delivery time and package were impeccable. Neck of the young plant was of the highest quality, I am delighted.

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This variegated blue spirea is notable for its decorative green foliage variegated with creamy white, giving it a silvery hue. Flowering occurs from August to October with beautiful panicles of blue flowers that contrast admirably with the foliage.
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Description

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'White Surprise' is a bush with a rounded habit, blue flowers, and beautiful variegated green and white foliage.

This unique shrub grows on the dry and hot slopes of the Himalayas. Its leaves are silvery grey-green and highly decorative. It has abundant and late blue flowering panicles. Its growth is regular.

 



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Caryopteris clandonensis White Surprise - Bluebeard (Flowering) Flowering
Caryopteris clandonensis White Surprise - Bluebeard (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time August to October
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Caryopteris

Species

x clandonensis

Cultivar

White Surprise®

Family

Verbenaceae

Other common names

Bluebeard, Blue Spirea, Blue Mist Shrub

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

It is hardy and not demanding on the nature of the soil, but it must be well-drained. It requires a sunny position.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Pruning instructions At the end of winter (March-April), prune half or even two-thirds of the branches with shears to promote the next flowering and maintain a dense habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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