Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'

Also Known As

Blue Mist Spiraea
Bluebeard

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' plant details

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, mounding, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Longwood Blue'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Chosen at Longwood Gardens in PA for its heavy crop of heavenly-blue flowers and silver foliage on tidy upright plants, 18-24" tall; provides a bright splash of late summer blue for border, foundation, or low hedge. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A low shrub with scented silvery-gray foliage. Blooms through the summer with a profusion of aromatic, sky-blue flowers. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

An abundance of fragrant soft violet blue blossoms on silvery green spicy scented foliage from mid summer thru fall. Likes sun to pt shade and is drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies and is a great long lasting cut flower. hardy zone 5-9

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Every garden should have a Caryopteris. Mounded shrub with spectacular blue flowers when few other shrubs are blooming. Pleasant scent. 'Longwood Blue' is from the famed Longwood Gardens and has the same wonderful shape as all Caryopteris do -- a very symmetrical globe. It has nice silver-gray foliage. One of the larger Caryopteris. A Missouri Botanical Garden 'Great Plants' Selection.