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Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Arthur Simmonds'
bluebeard 'Arthur Simmonds'
A deciduous shrub of low, arching habit, with dark green leaves, greyish beneath, and clusters of bright violet-blue flowers in late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
Autumn | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Caryopteris can be deciduous shrubs or perennials, with aromatic, simple leaves and small blue or white flowers in compact axillary clusters in late summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to capsid bugs and mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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