Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Blue Mist'
Common Name(s):
Blue Mist Bluebeard
Blue Mist
Synonym:
Blue Spirea
Flower:
Blue
Blooms :
Jul
to:
Sep
Late summer flowers are said to resemble clouds of blue smoke or mist
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Lamiaceae
Med - Lg Shrub (usually >3' and never < 1.5')
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Oval to elliptic green leaves are aromatic when brushed with a hand
Fall Color?
NO
Photo by:
Heading 6
Wheat colored papery seed heads persist into winter
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Cultivar
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
2-3'
Spread:
2-3'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Cutivar so has no native habitat
Soil:
Well drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Top dressing with compost is best
Mulch:
1-2" layer of shredded wood or chips
Prune in late winter/early spring, water only during prolonged dry spells
Long Term:
Winter:
Make sure soil is well-drained, mulch
Spring:
Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris sp.) Bloom on new growth. Cut back to 6 to 8 inches in the spring. Newer varieties can be very sensitive to cold and shouldn't be cut back until buds begin to green. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/12281/springpruningguide.pdf
Summer:
Water only if soil is dry, full sun, excellent drainage
Fall:
Maintain dry soil, leave stems intact
General Care Comments:
Give full sun, likes sandy rocky well-drained soil, water only when dry, cut back to 6-12" from ground in early spring
Common Problems
Wet soils, too much shade
Diseases:
No serious disease problems. Crowns may rot in wet, poorly-drained soils.
Insects:
Spider mites
Environmental Problems:
Waterlogged soils, insufficient sunlight
Pests:
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