I am so impressed with this plant! I had never heard of it before but saw an ad in a magazine and on a whim ordered 3 of them! They have bloomed constantly ever since planted. They seem to be thriving. I hope they like winter. Honeybees love them. And I've even seen our resident hummingbird enjoying them! Not showy from a distance but alongside a path where they can be seen closer, they are spectacular.
Lil Miss Sunshine® Bluebeard Caryopteris x clandonensis
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This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®. Alternatives include: Sunshine Blue® II.
Vivid color from spring through frost!
Lil' Miss Sunshine® bluebeard is one of the most colorful garden plants anywhere. Spring brings bright gold foliage. In late summer, blue flowers begin to appear and persist through mid-autumn with unforgettable contrast. Its late season bloom time brings interest to the landscape when not much else is blooming and the nectar-rich flowers provide food for pollinating insects and hummingbirds. Works well in perennial gardens or landscape beds.
Fall InterestDrought TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:DeciduousHeight Category:TallGarden Height:24 - 30 InchesSpacing:32 - 36 InchesSpread:24 - 30 InchesFlower Colors:BlueFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Blue-PurpleFoliage Colors:YellowFoliage Shade:YellowHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageUses:LandscapeUses Notes:This compact plant is good for smaller landscapes and beds. Excellent as part of the mixed border or in the perennial bed, it adds a shot of bold color to the late summer garden.
Maintenance Notes:This plant requires very little care. Prune in spring, only after the new growth has begun to appear. Cut back hard for best results; in Northern areas it may die completely to the ground. Tip die back is common after cold winters. The plant blooms on the current season's growth so will flower even if cut to the ground in spring. It does require well drained soil. Fertilize with a controlled release fertilizer in spring.
Lil Miss Sunshine® Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Janice' USPP 22,160 -
11 Reviews
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kalina Kunert, Washington, United States, 3 years ago
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Brandy, British Columbia, Canada, 3 years ago
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Beautiful shrub with vivid color, bees love it, too.
Patricia Williams, Ohio, United States, 8 years ago -
Mike Bond, New York, United States, 12 years ago
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This plant is stunning. The bees love, love, love it but it poses no threat as the bees are so intoxicated by it they don't notice humans. It was planted and took off the very first season!
Wanda, Pennsylvania, United States, 12 years ago -
This plant is an excellent value. Reliable, nearly carefree, with a unique color. Love it!
Hilary duDomaine, Ohio, United States, 12 years ago -
It is so striking in any garden with its brilliant bright yellow leaves and then the beautiful blue flowers in late summer. Absolutely no problems of any kind.
lynn linton, Indiana, United States, 12 years ago -
Reliable, beautiful, attracts bees and butterflies, great in shade or sun. Once established, shoulder high and gorgeous.
Mary Braun, Missouri, United States, 12 years ago -
Grows very well and fast. Flowers a beautiful blue, foliage works very well in arrangements. Can't wait to have more.
Margaret Carter, New York, United States, 12 years ago
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