Caryopteris clandonensis 'White Surprise' PPAF
Bluemist Shrub
USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9
This sport of Caryopteris 'Heavenly Blue' is a wonderful surprise! Medium green leaves with a bright white, distinct edge. This Bluemist Shrub will lighten up any garden situation. The flower is a soft blue and a wonderful contrast to the variegated foliage. Very compact and tidy habit. Ideal for mixed borders, containers or as an accent plant.
Height
36 Inches
Spread
36 Inches
Color
Blue/Purple
Interesting Notes
Discovered as a sport on a Dutch Nursery. A PlantHaven Introduction.
Bloom Time
July-September
When to Divide
woody shrub
Good Companions
Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum ), Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus), Ozark Sundrops (Oenothera missouriensis), White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia ), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Pink Chives (Allium schoenpraesum)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Variegated |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
