Caryopteris incana 'Sunshine Blue® II' (SMNCVH)

Also called Blue Mist Spiraea

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

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Blue

HEIGHT:
80-100 cm

SPREAD:
80-100 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

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.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Attracts Butterflies

Attracts Hummingbirds

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous

FLOWERING TIME:
Fall
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Mounding
Rounded

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Yellow

LANDSCAPE USES:
Specimen
Foundation planting

Sunshine Blue® ll Bluebeard

Caryopteris incana 'Sunshine Blue® II' (SMNCVH)

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Characteristics & Attributes

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suitable substitutions for Caryopteris incana 'SMNCVH'

Caryopteris x clandonensis Beekeeper™ ('Minigold') (USPPAF, CPBRAF)

BEEKEEPER™ BLUEBEARD