Caryopteris cland. 'Blue Balloon'? - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Bluebeard 'Blue Balloon'® (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from August to September. The Bluebeard 'Blue Balloon'® also has matt, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.3 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bluebeard 'Blue Balloon'® are dark green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Bluebeard 'Blue Balloon'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bluebeard 'Blue Balloon'® is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.3 m and is approx. 40 - 80 cm wide. It usually grows 15 - 60 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The blue flowers appear from August to September. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'Blue Balloon'® are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.