Caryopteris x clandonensis Minbleu Petit Bleu™ (Bluebeard)
Blooming heavily over a long season, Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Minbleu’ (Bluebeard) or Petit Bleu™ is a small, deciduous shrub of tight and compact habit, with rich sky blue flowers in late summer through fall. Attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects, they contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green foliage of ovate, coarsely toothed, aromatic leaves. Valued for its late season blossoms when few other shrubs are in bloom, this easy care shrub is a superb addition to any sunny garden. Perfect for small gardens and containers.
Blooming heavily over a long season, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Minbleu' (Bluebeard) or Petit Bleu™ is a small, deciduous shrub of tight and compact habit, with rich sky blue flowers in late summer through fall. Attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects, they contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green foliage of ovate, coarsely toothed, aromatic leaves. Valued for its late season blossoms when few other shrubs are in bloom, this easy care shrub is a superb addition to any sunny garden. Perfect for small gardens and containers.
- Grows up to 24-30 in. tall (60-75 cm) and 24-36 in. wide (60-90 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet, poorly-drained soils.
- Perfect choice for perennial borders, shrub borders, butterfly gardens.
- Attracts butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects but is deer and rabbit resistant.
- Virtually pest free. Watch for capsid bug
- Very little maintenance is needed. Prune in spring down to where new growth is sprouting.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Caryopteris – Bluebeards |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Late)Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30″ – 36″ (75cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |