Caryopteris Longwood Blue #3
Caryopteris Longwood Blue #3
Longwood Blue Bluebeard
Beautiful blue flowers
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Shrouded in a cloud of blue from mid to late summer. It is a well-behaved garden plant that is very attractive to butterflies. Sky blue flowers top silvery foliage for a striking combination. With a slightly arching habit it fits beautifully into the perennial border. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'
Pronunciation- kar-ee-OP-ter-iss klan-don-EN-sis
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 4 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a well-drained, compost enriched soil
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Little Goldstar' (blue vs yellow daisy synergy)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (mason, leafcutter), butterflies, hummingbirds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C9
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in early spring to promote new growth; water moderately and fertilize lightly.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back hard in early spring to promote compact growth and flowering.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay may cause leggy growth and reduced bloom.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
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