bluebeard
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Deep blue Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Bluebeard (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight') should be watered deeply once a week, providing approximately 1 to 1.5 inches of water per session. It is best to water at the base of the plant to limit the potential for powdery mildew and other fungal diseases. During periods of extreme heat, you may need to water plants more frequently than once a week. Avoid overhead watering, as it can damage the foliage of the Bluebeard.
sunlight
Bluebeard (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight') should receive approximately 3-6 hours of sunlight per day in order to thrive. Ideally, these plants are best suited to growing in full sun but can perform just as well in partially shady conditions. They do best in a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade.
pruning
Bluebeard (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight') should be pruned twice a year for optimal health and blooms. Prune for the first time in early spring, before growth begins. Remove any winter-damaged wood, dead wood, and dead flowers. Prune midsummer, after flowering has finished. Prune to shape, removing some of the older, woodier stems and deadheading any remaining flowers. Pruning too hard in midsummer can reduce flowering in the following year, so take care not to take off too much and to take off side shoots just above the main stem.
