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Mature Height
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The Sunshine Blue II Bluebeard is a more winter hardy version! It comes with all loved features you're expecting from its gold foliage and its blue blooms. This Bluebeard attracts pollinators and is tolerant of all climates. Adding to its charm, it is drought tolerant and easy to care for.
The Sunshine Blue II Bluebeard has a gorgeous yellow-gold foliage that makes a perfect pair with its blue blooms. Bloom season begins in the late summer and last through fall. It has a spread of 24”-36” inches and a height of 24”-36” inches. This updated version can be planted and thrive in colder climates. IT does well with mass planting in landscapes. Plant as a border plant, for ground cover, or as a border plant.
Sunshine Blue II Bluebeard Care
Plant this bluebeard in full sun and ensure it receives at minimum 6 hours of sun a day. Soil should be well drained and moist. It is adaptable to other soils with different PH levels. Fertilizer should be slow release and applied in the spring. The Sunshine Blue II Bluebeard has low water needs and is drought tolerant once established. Cut back hard in spring once new growth emerges. Late season planting is not recommended.
Sunshine Blue II Bluebeard Spacing
When planting in proximity such as groundcover and mass planting, be sure to utilize proper spacing for the health of your plant. The Sunshine Blue II Bluebeard should be planted 24”-36” inches, center on center.
Interesting Fact(s) - Caryopteris is also sometimes called "blue mist spirea," even though it is not related to spirea at all.
Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 2-3 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Purple
- Flower Description
- Small, purple, fragrant flowers in clusters
- Bloom Time
- Late Summer to Early Fall
- Blooms On
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New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Yellow
- Foliage Description
- Yellow-gold fine-textured, fern-like leaves
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Sunshine Blue® II Bluebeard
- Also Known As
- Common Bluebeard; Blue Spiraea
- Botanical Name
- Sunshine Blue II Caryopteris incana 'SMNCVH' USPP 28,093
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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