- Botanical Name
- Caryopteris x clandonensis
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant Type
- Deciduous Shrub
- Size (HxW)
- 50-90cm x 50-90cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same level as in the pot with roots spread below soil surface. Space 50-90cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, moist, well drained soil is ideal. Adaptable to most soils as long as they are well drained. If too rich, the plant may stretch.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, dry tolerant once established. Tends to rot in poorly drained soils.
- Fertiliser
- Apply a well balanced fertiliser in summer with the flowers.
- Flowering Time
- Summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Cut back to woody stems around 30cm in winter to allow the new spring growth to shine, they flower on new wood.
- Notes
- Handsome as part of a mixed shrub border, in a garden bed or as a low hedge.
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