Bluebeard 'Summer Sorbet', Caryopteris x 'Summer Sorbet', Summer Sorbet Bluebeard, Summer Sorbet Blue Mist Spiraea, Caryopteris × clandonensis 'Dyraisey', Caryopteris 'Summer Sorbet'
Noted for its lovely variegated foliage, award-winner Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Summer Sorbet’ is a compact, bushy deciduous shrub of tight habit with pale blue flowers in late summer through early fall. Fragrant, they are attractive to butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects. They contrast nicely with the aromatic green leaves adorned with golden-yellow edges. The ovate leaves keep their coloration and remain fresh-looking all summer long. 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 or containers.
| Hardiness |
5 - 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, Plant of Merit, 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 |
5 - 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, Plant of Merit, 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 ‘Summer Sorbet’ (Bluebeard) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Summer Sorbet’ (Bluebeard) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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