Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Mongolian Bluebeard (Caryopteris mongholica) is a deciduous shrub known for its mid-blue flowers in late summer and silvery-grey foliage, attracting pollinators.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 5-9. Prefers moderate temperatures.
Low
25% intensity
Requires infrequent feeding; over-fertilization can be detrimental.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in fall and winter. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Pruning encourages bushier growth and more abundant flowering. Light shaping can also be done after flowering.
Easily propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Root cuttings in a well-draining medium, keeping them moist and in a warm location. Alternatively, seeds can be sown in autumn.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in early spring. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
Repotting helps refresh soil and manage root growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Mongolian Bluebeard (Caryopteris mongholica)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Caryopteris |
| Species | Caryopteris mongholica |
Similar in genus Caryopteris
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