Bluebeard 'Minbleu', Caryopteris x 'Minbleu', Caryopteris x clandonensis Petit Bleu™, Petit Bleu™ Bluebeard, Petit Bleu™ Blue Mist Spiraea, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Minbleu' PP14674
Blooming heavily over a long season, Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Minbleu’ (Bluebeard) or Petit Bleu™ is a small, deciduous shrub of tight and compact habit, with rich sky blue flowers in late summer through fall. Attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects, they contrast nicely with the glossy, dark green foliage of ovate, coarsely toothed, aromatic leaves. Valued for its late season blossoms when few other shrubs are in bloom, this easy care shrub is a superb addition to any sunny garden. Perfect for small gardens and containers.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Caryopteris |
| Common names | Bluebird, Blue Beard |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Caryopteris |
| Common names | Bluebird, Blue Beard |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Minbleu’ Petit Bleu™ (Bluebeard) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Minbleu’ Petit Bleu™ (Bluebeard) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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