Caryopteris cland. 'White Surprise' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Bluebeard 'White Surprise' (Caryopteris clandonensis) is an upright small shrub that produces blue flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from August to September. The Bluebeard 'White Surprise' also has matt, lanceolate, dark green leaves with a white edge. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to around 1 metre wide.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Bluebeard 'White Surprise' are dark green, lanceolate, matt, opposite and have a white margin. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size.

Frost hardiness
The Bluebeard 'White Surprise' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bluebeard 'White Surprise' 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, 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 August to September. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Rock garden, bee pasture, scented garden

Shoots
The shoots of Caryopteris clandonensis 'White Surprise' are tomentose.

Root
Few branches.