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Caryopteris x clandonensis Beyond Midnight®

Scientific Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'CT-9-12'

Also Known As

  • Caryopteris clandonensis Beyond Midnight®
  • Beyond Midnight® Blue Mist Shrub

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Caryopteris x clandonensis Beyond Midnight® plant details

Caryopteris x clandonensis Beyond Midnight® is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryopteris x clandonensis Beyond Midnight®

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryopteris x clandonensis Beyond Midnight®

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

What's not to love about this dark and dreamy Caryopteris; rich cobalt blue flowers stacked on dark glossy leaves make an compact 2-3' x 2-3' shrub; perfect for garden or container. S/M-GDr

Gardening facts about Caryopteris x clandonensis Beyond Midnight® plant

How to Grow Caryopteris x clandonensis Beyond Midnight®

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Caryopteris clandonensis Summer Sorbet®, Caryopteris incana 'Summer Sorbet', Summer Sorbet Blue Mist Spirea

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Scientific Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Lisaura'

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-4'

  • sun - bright shade
  • drought tolerant
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aka Bluebeard

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 3'-5'

  • sun
  • regular
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