Beyond Midnight® Bluebeard (Caryopteris)
Shrub
- Enjoy long-blooming flowers that last from late summer to fall!
- Proven Winners shrub that is loved by pollinators, but avoided by deer.
- Easy to care for and perfect for small spaces.
- Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 3' tall x 3′ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: USPP 27,426
Common name: Bluebeard, Blue mist spirea, Caryopteris
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3' tall and wide
Flower color: Blue
Foliage color: Dark green
Season of Interest: Summer-fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Rare & unusual, Proven winners, heat tolerant, dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant
Uses: Specimen, flower gardens, backdrop, landscaping.
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day).
Water: Low to moderate, bluebeard does not tolerate wet soil or overwatering.
Space: Min. 3' apart
Fertilizing: Little fertilizer is needed.
Winterizing: Leave plant intact over winter (you can give it a light trim to remove the seedheads if desired). Do not apply a thick layer of mulch in the winter, as it requires dry conditions, particularly during cold weather.
Maintenance & Pruning: Wait until new growth begins to emerge in spring to prune. Cut back to just above where large, healthy buds are emerging.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
