| Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Dark Knight Caryopteris features dainty cymes of royal blue flowers along the branches from late summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has grayish green foliage with silver undersides. The fuzzy oval leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.
Light, airy shrub with deep blue flowers on dusty green leaves; foliage has fuzzy, silver undersides and is pleasantly fragrant when crushed; a real butterfly magnet for the garden.
Dark Knight Caryopteris is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and Bee Friendly
Common Name: Bluebeard, Blue Spirea, Blue Mist Shrub
Bloomtime: Summer
|
Key Feature
|
Light Needs | Landscape Uses |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
| More About Dark Knight Bluebeard |
| Height: 24-30 inches |
Spread: 24-30 inches |
Flower Colour: Purple / Blue Shades |
|
This is a highly versatile small shrub for the front of sunny beds and borders. Ideal as a single specimen or in groups of three or more. Excellent choice for late-summer color in compositions featuring lower growing, shrubbier herbs and woody perennials. Great for along white picket fences or to flesh out raised planters. Small enough to fit nicely into city gardens and town-house yards. Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer in spring. Remove spent blooms for a neat appearance. Prune back annually to promote vigorous new growth. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
1 Review
-
Wonderful perennial!
I can't say enough good things about this lovely plant. We bought a large one and it was delivered in gorgeous good health and transplanted very happily. It's been a charming, shaggy focal point in the centre of the garden even without flowers, and now that the buds are starting to open, the show is only just beginning! The fragrant leaves are fun, too. A terrific plant.
