Caryopteris cland. 'Dark Knight' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Bluebeard 'Dark Knight' (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces blue flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Bluebeard 'Dark Knight' 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 flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

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

Frost hardiness
The Bluebeard 'Dark Knight' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bluebeard 'Dark Knight' is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 40 - 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 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, double flowers of the Bluebeard 'Dark Knight' appear in umbels from July to September. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight' are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.