Caryopteris cland. 'Grand Bleu'? - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Bluebeard 'Grand Bleu'® (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from August to October. The Bluebeard 'Grand Bleu'® 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 approx. 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Caryopteris clandonensis 'Grand Blue'.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bluebeard 'Grand Bleu'® are dark green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Bluebeard 'Grand Bleu'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bluebeard 'Grand Bleu'® 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 to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground 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 August to October. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'Grand Bleu'® are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.