Water
Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry periods. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in autumn and winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged roots, which can lead to root rot.
Bandyleaf Bluebeard (Caryopteris alternifolia) is an attractive, deciduous shrub renowned for its late-season blue flowers, attracting pollinators. It offers a unique fol
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures; protect from extreme frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, especially in dry periods. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in autumn and winter.
Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged roots, which can lead to root rot.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Cut back flowered stems from the previous year to about two or three buds from the base. This encourages vigorous new growth and abundant flowering.
Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer. Insert cuttings into a moist, well-drained potting medium. Keep them in a warm, humid environment until they root.
This method is generally successful for increasing plant numbers.
Repot young plants every two to three years in spring, or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
Older plants can have their roots pruned and be repotted into the same container to refresh the soil.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Caryopteris |
| Species | Caryopteris alternifolia |
Similar in genus Caryopteris
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data