Caryopteris cland. 'Kew Blue' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Blue spiraea 'Kew Blue' (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces dark blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Blue spiraea 'Kew 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. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

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

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

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

Growth
Blue spiraea 'Kew Blue' is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 40 - 50 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 ground 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 July to September. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

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

Root
Few branches.