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Caryopteris incana SMNCVH ('Sunshine Blue® II')

Sunshine Blue® ll Bluebeard (Blue Mist Spiraea): Patent PP28093, CPBR

  • »  Proven Winners® ColorChoice®
  • »  Improved hardier cultivar that replaces Sunshine Blue® (Jason)
  • »  Deep blue-purple flowers on the ends of the new growth
  • »  Rounded habit, yellow leaves with silvery undersides
  • »  Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial insects
  • »  Used as cut flowers
  • »  Bloom Time: July to September

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:80-100 cm
  • Spread:60-80 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Mounding
• Rounded
Foliage Color
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Caryopteris incana 'SMNCVH'

Caryopteris is best treated as a woody perennial, i.e., prune heavily in winter to promote vigorous growth and good flowering. Grows best in loose loam and will tolerate some drought.