Product description
Caryopteris ‘Sunshine Blue’ is a great late flowering option for your garden with its fragrant, golden yellow foliage and Summer blooming purple-blue flowers which appear in clusters above the vibrant leaves. This compact shrub is very versatile and works well as part of a border or flower bed, or when used as edging for outdoor path areas. Its fragrant flowers and foliage both help to attract all manner of pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
Plant in well-drained soil and keep in full sun and sheltered. drought tolerant once established. Prune in the early Spring to promote fresh growth.
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Caryopteris 'Sunshine Blue'
Caryopteris 'Sunshine Blue'
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Product description
Caryopteris ‘Sunshine Blue’ is a great late flowering option for your garden with its fragrant, golden yellow foliage and Summer blooming purple-blue flowers which appear in clusters above the vibrant leaves. This compact shrub is very versatile and works well as part of a border or flower bed, or when used as edging for outdoor path areas. Its fragrant flowers and foliage both help to attract all manner of pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
Plant in well-drained soil and keep in full sun and sheltered. drought tolerant once established. Prune in the early Spring to promote fresh growth.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Resist the urge to provide plenty of fertiliser as this can lead to leafy growth with fewer flowers.
How to Water
Water regularly during the first growing season. After this, caryopteris is drought tolerant and only needs to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Choose a sheltered, sunny spot in light, well-draining soil and dig a hole around twice as wide as the root ball. Position the plant so the top of the root ball is at soil level. Backfill with soil and compost, gently firm down, and water in well.
