Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Longwood Blue': Silvery Foliage, Violet-Blue Flowers

Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' – Silvery Leaves, Violet Blooms

Ideal for mixed or shrub borders. Attractive woody shrub up to 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide with silvery leaves and violet-blue flowers along stems in late summer and early autumn. Relatively drought-tolerant, very heat-tolerant. Expands as branches root; may self-seed.

Care

Well-drained soil not overly rich. Trim in spring for rounded form. Cut back to 3-inch stems in late winter for vigorous branching. May need hard pruning in severe winters. Propagate by separating rooted stems in early spring, root cuttings late spring/early summer.

Key Attributes

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 3–6 ft.
• Light: Full sun
• Moisture: Dry to medium
• Bloom: Late summer to fall (blue)
• Foliage: Silver/grey
• Features: Fragrant foliage, drought-tolerant