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Sunshine Blue® II
Caryopteris
The hardiest caryopteris yet!
Sunshine Blue II is a new, improved variety of the classic Sunshine Blue, but it's much more tolerant of cold climates. If you've had trouble with bluebeard surviving winter in your area in the past, now's your chance to enjoy the vivid gold foliage and blue blooms of this late blooming favorite. An excellent plant for attracting pollinators!
Top reasons to grow Sunshine Blue II caryopteris:
- The hardiest caryopteris yet - survives winter even in the Midwest.
- Colorful all season, especially late in summer when blue flowers appear.
- Thrives in hot, dry, sunny spots.
| Blossom Color | Blue |
| Bloom Season | Early Fall,Late Summer |
| Exposure | Sun |
| Height | |
| Width | 24-36 in |
| Spacing | 24-36 in |
| Container Sizes | 32 |
| Hardiness Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Wildlife Attracted | Bees |
| Wildlife Deterred | Deer |
| Features | The hardiest caryopteris yet! Sunshine Blue II is a new, improved variety of the classic Sunshine Blue, but it's much more tolerant of cold climates. If you've had trouble with bluebeard surviving winter in your area in the past, now's your chance to enjoy the vivid gold foliage and blue blooms of this late blooming favorite. An excellent plant for attracting pollinators! Top reasons to grow Sunshine Blue II caryopteris:
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| Adaptable as a Houseplant | No |
| Bog Plant | No |
| Is Disease Resistant | No |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Edible | No |
| Erosion Control | No |
| Fragrant Flower | No |
| Fragrant Foilage | No |
| Heat Tolerant | Yes |
| Native to North America | No |
| Salt Tolerant | No |
| Succulent | No |
| Water Plant | No |
| Uses | |
| Maintenance Notes | Plant bluebeard in full sun and well-drained soil. Though Sunshine Blue II tolerates colder conditions than other caryopteris, it will do best if you avoid planting it in spots where the soil is cold or wet in winter and early spring. Cut back hard in spring, after the new growth emerges. Avoid late season planting in coldest parts of its hardiness range. |
