Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice'

Bluebeard

PP#11958

Tips for Homeowners:

In areas that experience cold temperatures it is necessary to cut this woody shrub to the ground in late winter or early spring to inspire flowers on the new growth.  Even in mild temperatures it is best to cut it back to even out the growth to a nice mounded habit, but this is optional if there are live buds at the ends of the stems.

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Waiting is not an option with this early blooming variety of Caryopteris.

  • Compact plant
  • Deep blue flowers
  • Blooms earlier than other Bluebeard

This compact plant can be used in the perennial or shrub border, as a hedge, or in an area where vists from butterflies, bees and hummingbirds can be enjoyed.

Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Zone: 6-9
Color: Blue

Interesting Notes about Bluebeard:

Technically Bluebeard is a shrub, but if in areas where there are harsh winters it is referred to as a sub-shrub because the stems do not survive, only the roots.  New stems will give rise from the roots in the spring and since flowering occurs on new growth the plant will produce beautiful flowers without a pause.  As long as the soil is well-drained and there is full sun there is no stopping the profusion of color.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rock Garden
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Specimen
  • Fragrant
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Naturalizing

Foliage Color:

  • Green
  • Gray

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water