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Caryopteris incana 'Sunshine Blue' (Bluebeard 'Sunshine Blue')

Other names: Caryopteris incana 'Jason', Caryopteris mastacanthus 'Jason'

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Thrives in any well-drained soil. Needs a sunny position and shelter in cold areas.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Cushion or Mound Forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Aromatic foliage, whichs looks good from spring onwards.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Every spring cut back to within two leaf-buds of the old growth. Weak stems should be cut base to the base.

Propagation methods

Softwood cuttings

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Other plants

Companion plants (0)

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