Bluebeard 'Gold Crest'
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Gold Crest'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 28-36 in |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, loose loam or sandy soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 6-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Golden yellow |
| Bloom | Blue |
| Fruit | Nutlet |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings in early summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Sedum, Coneflower, Russian Sage |
Where it came from
| Grower | Generic |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply during first growing season to establish root system. Prune hard in early spring.
Maintenance
Cut back to 6-12 inches in early spring before new growth begins.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in early spring.
Notes
Highly drought tolerant once established; beautiful golden foliage contrasts nicely with late summer blue blooms.