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Beginner
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1.5m
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1m
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'
Other names: Bluebeard 'Kew Blue'
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Genus: Caryopteris
Variety or cultivar: 'Kew Blue' _ 'Kew Blue' is a shrub with dark grey-green leaves, paler beneath, and blue flower spikes.
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Kew 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
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Kew Blue' (Bluebeard 'Kew Blue') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m 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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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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