Caryopteris 'First Blue' (P)
Caryopteris 'First Blue' (P)
Early flowering! Clusters of deep blue flowers emerge in late spring, upto three months earlier than most other Caryopteris. A compact and hardy shrub with handsome green foliage.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining, but moist soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
An ideal shrub for patio container and can be planted into the border in autumn for further enjoyment.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
60 x 50 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Summer
Flower Colour:
blue
Foliage Colour:
silver/grey
green
Flowering Time:
May - September
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Container
Prefers:
Full Sun
Part Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.