Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Worcester Gold': Golden Foliage, Lavender-Blue Flowers

Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Worcester Gold' – Golden Foliage Bluebeard

Attractive mounding woody shrub with warm yellow to chartreuse foliage and lavender-blue flowers in late summer/early autumn. Fragrant flowers and foliage attract bees and butterflies. Ideal for mixed or shrub borders.

Culture

Well-drained soil not overly rich. Shape in spring for rounded form. Foliage keeps golden color in cool climates, may fade to pale green in warm zones. Cut back to 3-inch stems in late winter for vigorous branching. Propagate by separating rooted stems in early spring or softwood cuttings. Pests: infrequent, capsid bugs; may need hard pruning in severe winters.

At a Glance

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Moisture: Adaptable
• Bloom: Late summer to fall (blue)
• Foliage: Colorful/burgundy (golden)
• Features: Drought & deer tolerant, fragrant