Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935

Also Known As

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

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935 plant details

Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' PP15935

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright, dark-blue flowers in late summer (when they're SO appreciated) make a great show against the yellow-margined foliage of this compact (to only 3'), easily-grown beauty for accent or border. S/M PP15935

By: Forestfarm

From Britain's West End Nursery comes a new introduction of Blue Mist Shrub. The green foliage is dramatically edged in yellow and in late summer, the plants are adorned with blue flower spikes. Grows 3' x 3'.