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Beyond Midnight Blue Mist Spirea-Compact Shrub-Deer Resistant 3 Gallon

Beyond Midnight Blue Mist Spirea-Compact Shrub-Deer Resistant 3 Gallon

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Caryopteris 'Beyond Midnight'

Caryopteris 'Beyond Midnight'

Description

Caryopteris 'Beyond Midnight' is a compact, deciduous shrub known for its deep blue flowers and dark green foliage. It is a member of the mint family and is commonly referred to as Blue Mist Spirea or Bluebeard. This plant is valued for its late summer to early fall blooms, which attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed shrub plantings. It can also be used in containers for patios or as a low hedge. Its vibrant flowers make it an excellent choice for adding late-season color to the garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Caryopteris 'Beyond Midnight'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Beyond Midnight' Blue Mist Spirea, Bluebeard
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 2-3 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Mildly fragrant
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Salvia, Lavender, and other sun-loving perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
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