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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue' (Bluebeard 'Heavenly Blue')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'

Other names: Bluebeard 'Heavenly Blue'


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Genus: Caryopteris

Variety or cultivar: 'Heavenly Blue' _ 'Heavenly Blue' forms clusters of striking dark blue flowers in autumn and slightly toothed, aromatic, grey-green leaves.

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue' is: Deciduous

Flower: Blue in Summer; Blue in Autumn

Foliage: Grey-green in Summer

Fragrance: Aromatic foliage, whichs looks good from spring onwards.

Habit: Bushy, Spreading

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Aster ericoides f. prostratus 'Snow Flurry' (Heath aster 'Snow Flurry'), Anemone hupehensis 'Splendens' (Japanese anemone 'Splendens'), Aster ericoides f. prostratus (Prostrate heath aster)

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Specific pests: Capsid bug , Mealybugs

Diseases: Generally disease free.

General care

Pruning: Every spring cut back to within two leaf-buds of the old growth. Weak stems should be cut base to the base.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue' (Bluebeard 'Heavenly Blue') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Thrives in any well-drained soil. Needs a sunny position and in cold areas will need shelter.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue'

Comment from Miriam Mesa-Villalba

The lance-shaped, grey-green leaves are aromatic. Hoverflies, bees and the silver Y moth are among the insects which this species attracts.

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  • Posted: Sat. 16th May 2009 18:33

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