Caryopteris × clandonensis Blue Balloon ('Korball')
bluebeard [Blue Balloon]
A compact, rounded deciduous shrub with upright stems and long, aromatic toothed dark green foliage which is grey-silver underneath. Dark blue fragrant flowers appear from late summer through until the autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, light, well-drained soil in full sun. In areas where summers are cool or winter temperatures fall below -15°C it is ideal for planting near a warm sunny wall
Propagation
Propagate y softwood cuttings which can be taken between spring and midsummer; semi-ripe cuttings from mid to late summer and hardwood cuttings from late autumn to midwinter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to capsid bug which causes leaf distortion
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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