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bluebeard 'First Choice'

Caryopteris × clandonensis 'First Choice'

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Caryopteris
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

'First Choice' is a compact deciduous shrub with bluntly toothed, grey-green leaves paler beneath, and clusters of vivid blue flowers opening from deep indigo-blue buds in late summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered, sunny position with a light well-drained soil

Pruning

Pruning group 6

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to capsid bugs and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years