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    • Photo of Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

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    Also Known As

    • Bluebeard
    • Snow Fairy Bluebeard

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

    3" | $16

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    Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' plant details

    Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green, variegated and white 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 shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An extra dash of spice and splash of white is added to this already pretty 2-4' shrub: each toothed leaf is creamy-white in the center; adorned with blue flowers in late summer. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gorgeous mounds of fantastic variegated foliage to 30" – This herbaceous perennial has a very shrubby presence during warm months – Airy blue-purple flowers in early fall – Full sun to light shade – Most soils (keep it on the dry side on sticky clay) – Deer resistant – Works as well in the shrub border as it does with perennials…it also pairs well with conifers.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A new variegated form of divericata with bold variegation, it is one of the best new variegated shrubs we have seen, typical blue flowers and exciting foliage, hey something must like it our stock plant in the garden came up missing, fortunately it is in tissue culture and we now have plenty. We wondered a bit about hardiness but we are now convinced that it is fully hardy once established.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    A vigorous grower. The very dark blue flowers with a little 'curl' at the end, catch the rays of sun and bend them like a prism. A herbaceous Caryopteris, rather than woody, it dies back to the ground in winter. Self seeds. Highly variegated foliage. Clump-forming. AKA, Caryopteris nepalensis. From Japan. (Technically not a shrub but it gets as big as a shrub, so here it is!) When we first saw it in Cole Burrell's garden we were just stunned! Lovely!

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    A larger plant than the more common Caryopteris x clandonensis hybrids, this Variegated Blue Mist Shrub has irregular creamy white margins on broad green leaves, with loose spikes of blues flowers in August and September. 3 to 5' tall with an equal spread.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' plant

    How to Grow Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935

    aka Caryopteris clandonensis Summer Sorbet®, Caryopteris incana 'Summer Sorbet', Summer Sorbet Blue Mist Spirea

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935 foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Caryopteris x clandonensis Hint of Gold PP20608

    Scientific Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Lisaura'

    aka Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold', Hint of Gold Blue Mist Shrub, Hint of Gold Bluebeard, Hint of Gold False Blue Spirea

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caryopteris x clandonensis Hint of Gold PP20608 foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold'

    aka Worchester Gold Golden Blue Beard

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Worcester Gold' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Caryopteris incana

    aka Bluebeard

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Caryopteris incana flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Caryopteris x clandonensis Sterling Silver

    Scientific Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Lissilv'

    aka Caryopteris clandonensis Sterling Silver®, Caryopteris x clanodensis 'Sterling Silver', Sterling Silver Blue Mist Shrub, Sterling Silver Blue Spiraea

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    5b-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Caryopteris x clandonensis Sterling Silver flower by Native Sons
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