Caryopteris cland. 'Dark Knight' - P9

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

Growth habit
Bluebeard 'Dark Knight' is upright in structure.

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 are double and appear in umbels from July to September. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

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

Root
Few branches.