First Choice Caryopteris
Caryopteris clandonensis 'First Choice'
SKU: HC014510
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Overview
First Choice is a newer selection with particularly deep blue flowers and a more compact mature size than other Blue Mist spirea. Blooming late summer it is an invaluable nectar source for bees and butterflies. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Caryopteris clandonensis 'First Choice'
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Privacy
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
24-48" tall
Bloom Time
Early to late summer
SKU
HC014510
Description
24-48" tall x 48" wide (cutting propagated). An outstanding new Blue Mist cultivar, 'First Choice' is different from other varieties because of its tight branching habit and deep, deep blue late-summer flower spikes. Caryopteris is also a superb shrub for providing nectar for butterflies and other pollinators. Plant in non-clay soils and irrigate deeply but infrequently. Trim back by 1/3 to 1/2 in the spring every third year. Deadhead annually in the fall or spring. I like it paired with white-flowered Fernbush.
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