Caryopteris cland. 'Hints of Gold' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Bluebeard 'Hint of Gold' (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Bluebeard 'Hint of Gold' also has matt, lanceolate, yellow leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and grows to a width of approx. 90 cm.

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

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bluebeard 'Hint of Gold' are yellow, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Bluebeard 'Hint of Gold' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bluebeard 'Hint of Gold' is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 90 cm and is approx. 60 - 90 cm 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 'Hint of Gold' are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.