Product Description
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935a/k/a Blue Mist Shrub, Bluebeard
Zones 6 to 9;
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun).
Mature size 3 to 4 feet height, spreads 3 feet.
This exciting new variegated selection will add brilliance to the garden all season long with its green and bright yellow leaves that won't melt out in the hot summer sun. It forms a showy, compact, shrubby mound that is suitable for very large containers or the back of the border.
Periwinkle blue flowers are produced in clusters on the upper portion of the stems from midsummer to early fall. They make excellent cut flowers, lasting for weeks in a vase.
This late bloomer is especially valuable because it looks its best when many other perennials are done for the season. When planted in mass, it will surely catch everyone's attention, and the foliage will remain fresh-looking all summer long due to its drought tolerance.
Caryopteris is a woody perennial or sub-shrub that grows to be the size of a small shrub. In fact, it can be used in place of shrubs in the landscape. Allow it plenty of space to achieve maximum impact.
Caryopteris grows best in full sun and loose, loamy, well-drained soil. It is very tolerant of heat and drought and detests wet soil. Flowers are formed on new growth, so the stems can be cut back at any time. In fact, the best time to prune caryopteris is just after the new growth starts to appear in spring. Fall pruning is not recommended. Use as a border plant, in containers, for cut flower or foliage, or in mass planting. This drought tolerant fragrant plant will attract butterflies, but not the deer.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 2007 winner.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
