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Blue Balloon® Bluebeard
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Korball'
Pronunciation: kar-ee-OP-ter-iss klan-doh-NEN-sis
SKU #09289
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | 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 in colder regions, re-sprouting in spring. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | 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 in colder regions, re-sprouting in spring. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Balloon® Bluebeard produce flowers?
Early summer through fall
Is Blue Balloon® Bluebeard evergreen or deciduous?
Blue Balloon® Bluebeard is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Blue Balloon® Bluebeard?
Blue Balloon® Bluebeard is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is Blue Balloon® Bluebeard resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Blue Balloon® Bluebeard grow?
Blue Balloon® Bluebeard has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Blue Balloon® Bluebeard in my landscape?
Blue Balloon® Bluebeard is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Blue Balloon® Bluebeard flowers?
Blue Balloon® Bluebeard produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Blue Balloon® Bluebeard?
Blue Balloon® Bluebeard has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Blue Balloon® Bluebeard?
Good companion plants for Blue Balloon® Bluebeard include: Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Blue Balloon® Bluebeard?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.