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BLUE EMPIRE™ BLUEBEARD
Caryopteris x clandonensis
'Elst01'
PP30494 Plant propagation prohibited
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Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 30-42 Inches · Mature Spread: 24-36 Inches
Buy Blue Empire™ Bluebeard online. North Creek Nursery states that "this stunning Caryopteris is big, blue & beautiful!" Beautiful blue flowers are produced on this shrub in late summer on top of a compact growth habit and blue-green leaves. More compact than other cultivars, but larger flowers make this a great specimen plant or planted in large groups for color and pollinator attracting!
Family: Lamiaceae · Common Name: Bluebeard / False Spiraea
FREE with every plant purchased:
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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BLUE EMPIRE™ BLUEBEARD Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Rough |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Low Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Blue |
Flower Type*
| • | Fragrant |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Plant Type*
| • | Shrub |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Water Use |
| • | Prefers Dry Soils |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Landscape Specimen |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rain Garden |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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BLUE EMPIRE™ BLUEBEARD Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Caryopteris is slightly difficult to grow and needs to be planted in locations where it does not stay wet. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About BLUE EMPIRE™ BLUEBEARD
Can be used as a background plant or as a specimen plant.
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