Caryopteris x clandonensis

Verbenaceae

Hybrid bluebeard

An evergreen groundcover or small shrub that reaches a height of 0.8 metres and a spread of 0.5 metres. It has felt like, soft green leaves and bears lilac coloured flowers over a long period.

Uses

Ornamental shrub suitable for small and large gardens.

Culture

This compact shrub does best in fertile, moist, well drained soil. It prefers partial to full sun and will perform well if cut back hard in the Spring. It needs plenty of water whilst it is becoming established.

Propagation

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Cultivars

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Plant Health

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More info

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