Description
Prefers well-drained soil
Put it in contrast with dark plants for most dramatic effect
Mature size: slowly to 12 ft T x 9 ft W
The male catkins are long and the mature female catkins are short and cone-like—a doubly ornamented winter tree
broadly pyramidal
Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Longwood Blue', Bluebeard well-draining soil Prefers well-drained soilA small to medium sized deciduous shrub, 'Longwood Blue', given the best conditions, can reach a whopping 4 feet tall. Much bigger than most Bluebeards. Its aromatic grey green leaves and late summer, striking powder blue blooms bring a smoky presence to the border. Once established, can tolerate some drought; be sure to provide free draining soil. Loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Mature size: 2 4 ft T & W Minimum temperature: 20 F