Caryopteris cland. 'Heavenly Blue' - 20-30 CM C3

Description
The Blue spiraea 'Heavenly Blue' (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright, compact small shrub that produces dark blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from August to October. The Blue spiraea 'Heavenly Blue' 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 'Heavenly Blue' are dark green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

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

Growth
Blue spiraea 'Heavenly Blue' is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 40 - 60 cm 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
The dark blue flowers appear from August to October. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'Heavenly Blue' are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.