Caryopteris cland. 'First Choice' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Blue spiraea 'First Choice' (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Blue spiraea 'First Choice' also has matt, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to around 1 metre wide.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blue spiraea 'First Choice' are dark green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Blue spiraea 'First Choice' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue spiraea 'First Choice' is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m 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 July to September. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'First Choice' are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.