Caryopteris × clandonensis
Caryopteris × clandonensis
Common names: Bartblume, Blauraute, Clandon-Bartblume
Photo: Wouter Hagens · Public Domain · Source
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Description
Caryopteris × clandonensis is a compact, summer‑green dwarf shrub that produces dense clusters of bright blue, slightly ruffled flowers from August to October, a late nectar source when most other shrubs have faded. Its grey‑green, aromatic foliage and rounded growth make it an elegant companion in rock and dry gardens. Butterflies and bees are attracted to it.
Care instructions
Plant in well‑drained, low‑fertility soil in full sun; wet, heavy soil in winter is its greatest danger. Watering is rarely needed after establishment. Prune heavily each spring in March, cutting back to about 15 to 20 cm, as it blooms on the fresh growth of the current year and this keeps it dense and floriferous. In harsh conditions, a mulch layer over the root zone protects it in winter.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, well-drained, lime-loving, lean, dry
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
particularly well establishedYou will find that basil next to tomato and pepper improves taste and keeps whiteflies and aphids away.
For example PotatoTomatoSweet pepperCocktail tomatoEggplantCape gooseberry and 9 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
cabbage family (Brassicaceae)
You will notice that the intense scent of basil, thyme, and others confuses the cabbage whitefly and keeps it away from the cabbage family.
For example White cabbageKohlrabiRadishKalebroccolicauliflower and 34 more species in the catalogue
Source: bio-gardening intercropping practice
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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