bluebeard

Bluebeard (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Inoveris' GRAND BLEU) should be given moderate amounts of water on a regular schedule for optimal growth and flower production. Water about 1-1.5 inches per week and avoid over-watering since too much water can lead to powdery mildew and root rot. Make sure to wait until the top inch of soil in the pot is dry before watering again. If you’re growing Bluebeard in a container or planter Water it in the morning rather than evening when temperatures are cooler, and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture levels.

Bluebeard (Caryopteris clandonensis 'Inoveris' GRAND BLEU) prefers bright, indirect sunlight for the majority of the day and can tolerate a few hours of full sun in the late morning or early afternoon. This helps keep the plant blooming regularly throughout the summer. It is best to provide this plant with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily to maintain healthy growth. However, if the plant is in full sun all day long, it may become stressed and drop its leaves and flowers.

Bluebeard plants should be pruned approximately once a year, about 1-third of the way down each branch. Start the pruning process at the top of the plant and prune outward in a downward direction. This plant responds well to selective pruning and will need to be trimmed in order to control the size and shape of the shrub. It is important to avoid cutting all of the stems off near the base of the plant, as this will cause too much stress and will reduce flowering potential. If you want to rejuvenate the shrub, then light pruning can be done all over the plant in early spring.