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'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.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat. The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.
Overall rating: 4.6666665 / 5 from 3 reviews.
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"When this plant arrived this year it was JUST breaking dormancy. It was mostly "sticks" with some leaves on it, but the roots were healthy and so I decided to give it a go. It ended the season with substantial growth and the leaves bushed out nicely on it. It is still small, given its mature size, at the end of the season, but I am excited to see how much it grows next year. Like some of our shrubs, it takes awhile before you get to see the plant in all its glory!"
"Going into my 4th season, this has become one of my favorites. It blooms late season for me, around August here in Colorado. But it blooms prolifically, and the color is almost iridescent. Good way to close out the season for the bees, who love it."
"It took a good two years to take off but in mass it is beautiful"