Caryopteris cland. 'Pink Perfection'? - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Blue spiraea 'Pink Perfection'®(s) (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces light pink flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Blue spiraea 'Pink Perfection'®(s) also has matt, lanceolate, grey-green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Caryopteris clandonensis 'Lisspin'(s).

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Blue spiraea 'Pink Perfection'®(s) are grey-green, lanceolate, matt, opposite. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Blue spiraea 'Pink Perfection'®(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Blue spiraea 'Pink Perfection'®(s) is an upright growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.2 m and is approx. 60 - 70 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
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 light pink flowers appear from July to October. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, bee pasture, balcony/patio

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'Pink Perfection'®(s) are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.