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Gavriel Danziger - Danzinger Dan Flower Farm
Moshav Mishmar Hashiva, Israel.

BEYOND MIDNIGHT®

Bluebeard

Caryopteris x clandonensis

'CT-9-12'

PP#27,426; CBR#5414

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Beyond Midnight Caryopteris in landscape with hydrangeas and rose of Sharon

Close up of deep blue flowers and dark green foliage of Beyond Midnight Caryopteris

Blue flowers on Beyond Midnight Caryopteris

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Handsome coloration
Deer resistant
Sun loving

Description: Selected for its very dark foliage and deep blue flowers, Beyond Midnight® caryopteris is a reliable and handsome addition to really any sunny spot in the landscape. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for perennial beds and pollinator gardens. Its spiky blue flowers and deep foliage bring refreshing color to the late summer garden. This tough shrub is easy to grow, and once established, it's very drought tolerant. Beyond Midnight® bluebeard is also extremely deer resistant; in fact, it’s part of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Deer Proof™ program. It’s also known as blue mist spirea, though it is not related to Spiraea.

USDA Zone: 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 2 - 2.5'
Width: 2 - 3'
Finish Time: .5 season
Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Late summer - fall
Flower Color: Blue
Foliage Color: Green
Liner Sizes: 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

General Care

Soil

Good drainage is essential. The combination of wet soil and cold temperatures is particularly detrimental.

Pruning

Caryopteris should be cut back hard each early spring, as soon as the new growth has begun to emerge on the stems.

Uses

Caryopteris brings color and late-season interest to any sunny spot in the landscape, and is especially well suited to perennial gardens, pollinator plantings, and edging.