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La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard
Caryopteris x 'SMCIPG' PP #31,867
Pronunciation: kar-ee-OP-ter-iss
SKU #40981
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established, water occasionally.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Fragrant shiny yellow foliage adds a warm glow to the summer landscape. An abundance of deep blue flower spikes provides a rich contrast to the foliage in summer and early fall. The neat and compact habit makes it a great container plant and garden specimen. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer or early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained loamy soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Reduce frequency once established; tolerates mild drought. In USDA Zone 5, will re-sprout from the ground in spring; in warmer areas, cut back close the ground annually to maintain tidy form. Feed before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | Fragrant shiny yellow foliage adds a warm glow to the summer landscape. An abundance of deep blue flower spikes provides a rich contrast to the foliage in summer and early fall. The neat and compact habit makes it a great container plant and garden specimen. Deciduous. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer or early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Yellow |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Prefers well-drained loamy soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Reduce frequency once established; tolerates mild drought. In USDA Zone 5, will re-sprout from the ground in spring; in warmer areas, cut back close the ground annually to maintain tidy form. Feed before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard produce flowers?
Summer or early fall
Is La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard evergreen or deciduous?
La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard is Deciduous.
What are the special features of La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard?
La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard is Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form.
Is La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard grow?
La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard in my landscape?
La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard flowers?
La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard?
La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard has Yellow foliage.
What plants grow well with La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard?
Good companion plants for La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard include: Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for La Barbe Bleue™ Bluebeard?
Prefers well-drained loamy soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Reduce frequency once established; tolerates mild drought. In USDA Zone 5, will re-sprout from the ground in spring; in warmer areas, cut back close the ground annually to maintain tidy form. Feed before new growth begins in spring.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.