Common Name | Variegated Bluebeard |
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Family | Verbenaceae |
Genus | Caryopteris |
species | divaricata |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green, White |
Dormancy | Required |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | -- |
Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Variegated |
Landscape Value | Filler, bright accent, borders, cottage garden. |
Most Active Growing Season | -- |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 36" / 36" / 36" |
Soil (Garden) | Prefers rich, well drained soil. |
Water (Garden) | Average to high. |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | An unusually striking accent for the sunny border and for containers. Comes back from the base each spring, not old wood and may require pinching or culling of green shoots. |
Caryopteris ‘Snow Fairy’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Soft textured, with feathery variegated foliage for the spring and summer garden. It's leaves are edged white all season followed by a late summer bloom of gentle blue. It's an easy and undemanding plant. This plant is tops for heat and drought-resistance, even in the full sun. Slow to emerge in the spring, so add a bit of extra heat.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 36″ / 36″ / 36″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | — |
pH | 5.6 – 7.0 |
Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |