Blue Mist Shrub -

(Caryopteris clandonensis 'Longwood Blue')

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Other Common Names: Blue Mist Spiraea, Bluebeard, Longwood Blue Caryopteris
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Caryopteris Species: clandonensis Cultivar: 'Longwood Blue'

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Plant Type: Perennial, Shrub

Temp / Zone: Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Growth Rates: Moderate

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Foliage Color: Blue Green, Grey / Silver

Average Height: 1' to 2'

Average Width: 2' to 3'

Fragrances: Fragrant Foliage

Season of Color: Fall Blooms, Summer Blooms

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Disease, Drought, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Accent, Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Small Groups, Woodland Border

Growth Habits: Bushy, Rounded, Upright

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Perennial, Rock

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7

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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Planting
Plant Caryopteris in garden beds that provide well-drained soil and in full sun.

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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Pruning
Caryopteris doesn't require pruning but might benefit from a light pruning in late winter, before new growth emerges.

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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Feeding
I fertilize Caryopteris in early spring with a mild organic flower food.

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Gardenality.com · Gardenality Genius · Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F · Comment About Problems
I haven't seen any serious pest or disease problems with Caryopteris. Consistently wet soil can cause problems with the roots.

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Blue Mist Shrub -

(Caryopteris clandonensis 'Longwood Blue')

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