Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice'

Also Known As

Caryopteris 'First Choice'
Blue Mist Shrub
Blue Mist Spirea
Caryopteris
First Choice
First Choice Blue Mist Spirea

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 30"-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice' plant details

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 30 IN - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

New from England where renowned breeder Peter Catt selected it for its early bloom, its excellent compact rounded 2-4' habit, AND it deeeep rich blue flower color...enjoy! S/M/GDr PP11958

By: Forestfarm

Englishman Peter Catt bred sterling qualities into this easy-to-care-for Caryopteris: deep, vivid blue blossoms, an earlier, extended bloom period, and a neatly compact form that requires little pruning. 'First Choice' also earns its place for winning whorls of inky flowers, which emerge from the leaf axils along the upper part of each erect stem. Serrated, with a green sheen topside, the linear leaves are a soothing gray-green beneath. Blue Mist Spiraea offers arresting texture and color when staged with the toasty hues of Sedum 'Autumn Fire' and Spodiopogon sibiricus.(PP#11,958)

By: Digging Dog Nursery

First choice was originally bred by Peter Catt of Liss Forest Nursery in Hampshire, England. It has more buds than most cultivars and an earlier bloom time; dark ink-blue buds opening to dark purple-blue flowers. This cultivar has wider leaves than species, dark green, satin appearing surface. More dense, more compact than most. PP11958

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This Blue Mist Shrub is a handsome introduction from Britain, selected for its earlier bloom, deep blue color and compact habit. Dark gray green aromatic foliage. 3' x 3'. Shipping trade gallons.