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Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice'

Family Verbenaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic

Description The shrub Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice' (blue mist shrub) bears showy, bright blue and fragrant blossoms during late summer to mid-fall. The matte foliage is medium green in colour, medium in texture and fragrant. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice' (blue mist shrub) has smooth bark that is aromatic. A specimen plant, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice' (blue mist shrub) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, hedge, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts butterflies to your garden. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Caryopteris x clandonensis 'First Choice' (blue mist shrub) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.