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Caryopteris incana 'Sunshine Blue®'
Bluebeard
Caryopteris incana Sunshine Blue® is a stunning, compact shrub known for its vibrant blue flowers that bloom from late summer to fall. This low-maintenance plant features silvery-green foliage that adds texture and interest to any garden. Perfect for borders or as a focal point, Sunshine Blue® attracts pollinators while providing striking color throughout the season. Enjoy its drought-tolerant nature and year-round appeal in your landscape.
- Bright yellow foliage
- Rich amethyst blue flowers
- Outstanding late summer color
- Category: Shrubs
- Alternate Cultivar: 'Jason'
- Patent: PPAF, Can 2316
- Breeder: Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone: 5-11
- Height: 30-36 in
- Spread: 30-36 in
- Spacing: 30-42 in
- Bloom Color: Blue
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attributes
| • | Award Winning |
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Specimen |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Caryopteris incana 'Sunshine Blue®'
Caryopteris grows best in full sun and loose, loamy, well-drained soil. It is very tolerant of heat and drought and detests wet soil. Flowers are formed on new growth, so the stems can be cut back at any time. In fact, the best time to prune caryopteris is just after the new growth starts to appear in spring. Fall pruning is not recommended.