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Caryopteris Good as Gold - Bluebeard

Caryopteris clandonensis Good as Gold ® Novacargol
Bluebeard, Blue Spirea, Blue Mist Shrub

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This is one of the best varieties with golden yellow foliage, characterized by exceptional vigour, bright foliage that never burns, and a very compact ball-shaped habit that doesn't open up! It is a deciduous bush forming a dense and regular cushion, producing whorled clusters of intense blue-violet flowers with prominent long stamens and very attractive to bees, from August to September. It is a versatile plant that can be used in borders and low hedges, or in containers on a balcony. Resistant to drought, it is best planted in sunny locations, otherwise its foliage may turn green, in well-drained soil, even limestone.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
1.20 m
Spread at maturity
1.20 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Caryopteris Good as Gold is one of the best varieties with golden yellow foliage, characterized by exceptional vigour, bright foliage that never burns, and a very compact ball-shaped habit that does not open up! It is a deciduous bush forming a dense and regular cushion and producing whorls of intense blue-violet flowers with long prominent stamens which are very attractive to bees, from August to September. It is a versatile plant that can be used in borders, low hedges, or in containers on a balcony. Drought-tolerant, it should ideally be planted in well-drained soil in full sun, otherwise its foliage may turn green.

 

Caryopteris Good as Gold is one of the hybrids obtained by crossing Caryopteris incana, an Asian bush known as 'Bluebeard', and Caryopteris mongolica, hardier and native to colder regions of Mongolia and northern China. They all belong to the verbena family.

The Good as Gold variety is a recent North American introduction dating from 2015. The plant forms a dense, compact bush of about 120 cm (47.2 in) in all directions, with a particularly compact bushy habit. It flowers in the second half of summer and into autumn. Its inflorescences appear on the upper half of the current year's branches, composed of countless small lilac-blue buds gathered in large whorls or dense clusters arranged in a staggered manner. The buds open into small flowers of intense blue-violet with prominent stamens. This flowering is particularly attractive to bees and nectar-loving insects, and the bush is often visited by many colourful butterflies. The deciduous foliage consists of thin, triangular, aromatic leaves measuring 3 to 5 cm (1.2 to 2 in) in length with irregularly toothed edges, arranged in an opposite manner on straight stems. They have a golden yellow colour that turns to medium green in shade. When crushed, they release a resinous scent.

 

Caryopteris Good as Gold is perfect in borders and low hedges, alongside other summer-flowering shrubs that are equally undemanding: Russian sage (Perovskia), shrubby cinquefoils, St. John's worts, catmints, Ceratostigma griffithii, lavenders, dwarf buddleias, perennial or shrubby salvias... In a more natural dry garden 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 a pastel reblooming rose is a splendid sight in September, as their very different styles of flowering perfectly complement each other. It can also be planted in a beautiful pot on the terrace or balcony, in a sheltered position.

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Caryopteris Good as Gold - Bluebeard (Flowering) Flowering
Caryopteris Good as Gold - Bluebeard (Foliage) Foliage
Caryopteris Good as Gold - Bluebeard (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.20 m
Spread at maturity 1.20 m
Habit ball, spherical
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time August to September
Inflorescence Cyme
Flower size 1 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour golden
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Foliage description Balsamic fragrance.

Botanical data

Genus

Caryopteris

Species

clandonensis

Cultivar

Good as Gold ® Novacargol

Family

Verbenaceae

Other common names

Bluebeard, Blue Spirea, Blue Mist Shrub

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1004301

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Planting and care

Caryopteris are sun-loving plants that require well-drained soil. They can be planted early in autumn, or in spring in colder regions, in a very sunny location and light, well-drained soil, even rocky or sandy, but still fairly deep. While Caryopteris is tolerant of limestone, it will be more beautiful in humus-rich soil. Soil water-logged in winter will greatly harm its hardiness. In well-drained soil and a sheltered position, this plant can tolerate temperatures of -15 to -20°C (5 to -4 °F) for short periods, for example, late at night. In cold regions, it is safer to plant it against a south-facing wall. It should also be noted that plants grown in pots are more sensitive 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 this year's shoots.

Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
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, Very well-drained, deep.

Care

Pruning instructions Prune in late winter or very early spring to maintain a compact habit and promote flowers on the new shoots.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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