Lil Miss Sunshine™ Bluebeard

Variegated foliage

Botanical Name- Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Janice'

Pronunciation- kar-ee-OP-ter-iss klan-don-EN-sis

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 3 ft

Mature Height- 3 ft

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Requires a well-drained, compost enriched soil

Current Size- #2

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Bloom Time-

Companion Plants- Nepeta 'Cat's Meow' (blue blooms, aromatic leaves)

Fauna Attracted- Bees (mason, leafcutter), butterflies, hummingbirds

Plant Habit- Shrub

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