Caryopteris x clandonensis Summer Sorbet (Bluebeard)
Noted for its lovely variegated foliage, award-winner Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Summer Sorbet’ is a compact, bushy deciduous shrub of tight habit with pale blue flowers in late summer through early fall. Fragrant, they are attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects. They contrast nicely with the aromatic green leaves adorned with golden-yellow edges. The ovate leaves keep their coloration and remain fresh-looking all summer long. 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 or containers.
Noted for its lovely variegated foliage, award-winner Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Summer Sorbet' is a compact, bushy deciduous shrub of tight habit with pale blue flowers in late summer through early fall. Fragrant, they are attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects. They contrast nicely with the aromatic green leaves adorned with golden-yellow edges. The ovate leaves keep their coloration and remain fresh-looking all summer long. 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 or containers.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
- Grows up to 24-36 in. tall and 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. Cut hard back in spring to ensure good branch structure.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 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, Plant of Merit, 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 |