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Caryopteris clandonensis White Surprise - Bluebeard

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

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It grew well. Unfortunately, after the pruning in the second year, it lost its variegation and turned completely green again!

Jean-Marie, 25/06/2025

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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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Flowering time August 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, bluebeard: planting, pruning and care
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by Virginie T. 11 min.
Caryopteris, bluebeard: planting, pruning and care
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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

Product reference76221

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
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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