Blue Balloon® Bluebeard
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Korball'
SKU
09289
Spherical in habit, like a balloon when in full bloom! Striking deep blue flowers are a welcome addition to any perennial border or wildlife garden. Highly fragrant, rich green foliage has silvery undersides. Vigorous and highly adaptable. Deciduous; may die back to the ground colder regions, re-sprouting in spring.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | kar-ee-OP-ter-iss klan-doh-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a neat appearance, prune just after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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