Sapphire Surf Bluebeard is a compact deciduous shrub that forms a mound of light gray green aromatic foliage. Profuse clusters of fragrant bright blue flowers bloom throughout summer. Flowers best in full sun and loamy well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and heat.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
East Asia |
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Height: |
2′ – 3‘ |
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Spread: |
3’ – 4′ |
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Spacing: |
3.’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prune back stems in spring to promote growth. Crown rot may occur in poorly drained soils. No serious pest or disease issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: White Wood Aster, Lantana, Coreopsis
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Caryopteris x cland. Sapphire Surf™
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
