This is my #1 pollinator favorite! It's covered in bees at any given time. They'll wander off briefly to other flowers in the garden then come right back less than 5 secs later. I purchased 2, one died right away but the other is going strong. (the dead one was most likly due to placement. I have a tricky sunny spot that's hit or miss for all the sun loving plants in that section) I'm 100% going to get more and plant them in a better location. Not too close to any walkways, lot of bees, delivery people might not appreciate. They get to a nice vertical but bushy size, easy to prune back in the spring, and produce lots of vivid blue of blooms. It's not a plant that will work in every garden but if you have the right conditions, its a show stopper.
Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard Caryopteris x clandonensis
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24 - 30 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 30 Inches61cm - 76cm61cm - 91cm61cm - 76cmFeatures
Dark and dreamy!
You'll love this new caryopteris - it has extremely dark, glossy foliage, a compact habit, and deep blue flowers. It adds much-needed color to the late summer landscape and makes a handsome companion with perennials. A great favorite with pollinators of all types!
Top three reasons to grow Beyond Midnight® caryopteris:
- Adds fresh color to the landscape late in the season
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Better color and habit than other caryopteris
Long BloomingFall InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:richFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:dark, glossyHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:LowNeeds Good DrainageUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Mixed borders; perennial gardens
Maintenance Notes:Caryopteris demands a sunny spot and very well-drained soil. Wet soils, particularly those that remain soggy during periods of cold weather, will cause root rot. For this reason, we recommend early season planting of caryopteris in zones 5 and 6.
Caryopteris should be cut back every spring to ensure sturdy, dense growth. You may give it a light trim in late autumn, once it has gone dormant, to remove the old flowers and eliminate possible seed spread. However, do not cut into any thick, woody stems until new growth begins to emerge in spring. Then, cut the whole plant back to just above where large, healthy buds are emerging.
Fun Facts:Caryopteris is also known as bluebeard or blue mist spirea - but it's not a spirea at all. In fact, they're not even remotely related.
Beyond Midnight® Caryopteris x clandonensis 'CT-9-12' USPP 27,426, Can 5,414 -
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