Caryopteris cland. 'Good as Gold'? - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Bartblume 'Good as Gold' (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright, compact, deciduous small shrub with decorative, matt, lanceolate, yellow-green leaves. It also bears violet-blue flowers from August to September. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Caryopteris clandonensis 'Novacargol'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Bartblume 'Good as Gold' are yellow-green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size. Bartblume 'Good as Gold' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Bartblume 'Good as Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bartblume 'Good as Gold' is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 40 - 80 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 violet-blue flowers appear from August to September. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tubs, rock garden, bee pasture, small/front garden, scented garden

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'Good as Gold' are tomentose.

Root
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Good as Gold' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms sparsely branched roots.