Caryopteris cland. 'Ferndown' - LINERS 18 CEL TRAY P9 SIZE

Description
The Blue spiraea 'Ferndown' (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright, dense small shrub that produces blue or purple flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Blue spiraea 'Ferndown' also has matt, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady 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 Blue spiraea 'Ferndown' are dark green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Blue spiraea 'Ferndown' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue spiraea 'Ferndown' is an upright and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide. It usually grows 20 - 40 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Ferndown' produces blue, purple flowers from July to September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'Ferndown' are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.