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GOLD CREST BLUEBEARD
Caryopteris clandonensis
'Gold Crest'
PP32310 Plant propagation prohibited
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(SKU: 20108)
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List Price $45.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 5-9 · Mature Height: 2-3 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-5 Feet
Bring bold color and pollinator action to your garden with Gold Crest Bluebeard–a dazzling combination of bright golden foliage and deep sapphire-blue flowers. This standout cultivar forms a tidy, compact mound in spring and summer, with vivid yellow leaves that hold their color through heat and humidity.
As summer fades, vibrant violet-blue flower clusters burst into bloom, attracting a constant buzz of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The wispy stems sway in the breeze and dance with pollinators, bringing texture, movement, and life to the landscape.
Gold Crest Bluebeard is an ideal choice for pollinator gardens, low hedges, perennial borders, and sunny mixed beds. Its foliage alone adds contrast and energy, while late-season blooms extend your garden's color well into fall. Deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant once established, and easy to maintain—this is a garden performer that delivers both beauty and purpose.
Family: Lamiaceae · Common Name: Bluebeard / False Spiraea
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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.
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GOLD CREST BLUEBEARD Plant Characteristics
Bark Color*
| • | Gray |
Bark Type*
| • | Smooth |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low 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 |
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GOLD CREST BLUEBEARD Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Well-drained is essential.
- Tolerates sandy, loamy, or average soils.
- Avoid rich or overly wet conditions.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun for best foliage color and bloom.
- Tolerates some light shade, but reduced flowering may occur.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Drought-tolerant once established.
- Water regularly during first growing season.
- Avoid overwatering in clay-heavy soils.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Minimal fertilizer needed.
- Too much nitrogen may reduce bloom.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Cut back hard in late winter or early spring (flowers on new growth).
- In colder zones (6 and below), plants often die back to ground level—regrow as a dieback perennial
- Shape in spring to maintain compact form.
Interesting Notes About GOLD CREST BLUEBEARD
- Award-Winning Performance: Best of the Best 2019 – UGA Trial Garden and rated 4.5 out of 5 stars at Penn State (2021) and Mississippi State (2020) trial gardens.
- Pollinator Powerhouse: Flowers buzz with bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds as they'll consider it a nectar magnet during late-season when other flowers fade.
- True Dual-Season Beauty: Golden foliage in spring & summer with blue blooms in late summer through fall that provide both structure and color contrast.
- Scented Foliage: It's leaves emit a light menthol or camphor-like scent when crushed that will provide a subtle sensory bonus for gardeners.
- Foliage Color Doesn't Fade: Unlike some gold-leaved plants that bleach or scorch in strong sun, Gold Crest holds its bright yellow color all season long—even in hot southern gardens.
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