Caryopteris clandonensis ‘First Choice’
First Choice Bluebeard
Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 2-4' x 4' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | Spring, Summer, Fall |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Hedge |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Compact |
Sunset Garden Zones | 2B-9, 14-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5A-9B |
Plant Type | Shrub |
‘First Choice’ is ideal for a mixed or shrub border. It’s an attractive woody shrub with dark green leaves showy purplish blue flowers with compact habit. Flowers appear in late spring thru early autumn. This plant is relatively drought tolerant and very heat tolerant. Do not over-water. Fast grower and low maintenance. Responds well to hard pruning before new spring growth begins.
Height: 2′ – 4′
Spread: 4′