24-48" tall and 24-48" wide. Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Longwood Blue' is a fantastic mid-sized shrub for landscape beds, perennial borders, and as a mass foundation planting. Hardy in zones 5-9, ‘Longwood Blue’ can be pruned hard to the ground each year to produce evenly-rounded, fresh growth. In colder zones, low winter temperatures can kill the top growth to the ground; otherwise, cut plants back in the spring. Plant in full sun in average to moist, but well-drained soil. 'Longwood Blue' is drought tolerant once established. For maximum impact, plant in groups of three or more. Will sometimes sucker and spread in warmer climates.
More InformationSKU | AM014821 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Bluebeard Longwood Blue, Blue Mist Spirea |
Botanical Name | Caryopteris x clandonensis Longwood Blue |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Blue, Purple |
Mature Height | 24-48" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24-48" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Lance shaped leaves. |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Salt |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Hedge / Screen |
Additional Information | Plant of Merit |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Item Unit | Plant |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |