About Caryopteris clandonensis Sterling Silver - 3 Litre Pot
Caryopteris clandonensis Sterling Silver - Bluebeard Sterling Silver
A striking compact shrub that brings cool elegance and late-season colour to sunny borders. The silvery-grey aromatic foliage creates a beautiful contrast with the rich blue flower clusters that appear from late summer into autumn.
Seasonal Highlights
Late summer through autumn sees this plant come alive with clusters of intense blue flowers held above the shimmering silver foliage. The aromatic leaves provide interest throughout the growing season.
Key Features
- Stunning silver-grey aromatic foliage
- Masses of deep blue flowers in late summer
- Compact habit ideal for smaller gardens
- Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators
- Fully hardy and drought tolerant once established
Perfect For
Ideal for sunny mixed borders, gravel gardens, and cottage garden schemes. Works beautifully in Mediterranean-style plantings and provides valuable late-season nectar for pollinators.
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for best results. Prune hard back in early spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage vigorous flowering stems. Tolerates poor soils and drought once established.
Looks Great With
Pairs wonderfully with ornamental grasses, lavenders, sedums, and other late-flowering perennials. The silver foliage complements purple salvias and pink echinacea.
A must-have shrub for late summer colour and texture in sunny gardens.
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