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Caryopteris clandonensis Grand Bleu^®

Scientific Name : Caryopteris x clandonensis

Common Name : Bluebeard

Hardiness Zone : 6a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -40°F (-40°C)

Blooming Season : Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Upright

Characteristics : Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 42 - 48" (107 - 122cm)

Height : 48" (122cm)

Width : 48" (122cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Deep blue-purple flower clusters on a compact, upright plant.

Idea & Tips : Prefers evenly moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils.
Tolerates drier soils once established.

Grower Information : One of the best blue Caryopteris on the market.

Deep purple-blue flower clusters.
Compact, upright plant habit.
Blooms until first frost.

'Inoveris'

Protection Information : PP17,837

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  1,000-3,000 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low to moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Pinch once in the liner stage.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Discontinue mist as quickly as possible once rooting occurs.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day obligate
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  No
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Spider mites
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Rooted: 12-14 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Rooted: 14 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  August to October

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