Caryopteris cland. 'Blue Empire' - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Bluebeard 'Blue Empire'® (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Bluebeard 'Blue Empire'® 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 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm.

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

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

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

Growth
Bluebeard 'Blue Empire'® is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 50 - 60 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 ground 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 July to September. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

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

Root
Few branches.