Caryopteryx, a touch of purple in your garden

Caryopteris (Caryopteris clandonensis), is a shrub that belongs to the Lamiaceae family and comes from Asia. It is a small shrub that can reach a height of about 0,6-1,2 meters, with a spherical, compact form. Its main characteristics include its small, fragrant leaves and its impressive flowers.

Foliage

Its long, pointed leaves, packed densely around its upright stems, form a beautiful grey-green foliage.

Flowers

Its flowers are the most impressive feature of the plant. They appear densely and spherically covering the entire plant. The flowers are usually purple, and begin to appear in summer to September.

Position

It prefers sunny positions and must be planted in places protected from frost and strong warm wind.

Watering

During its growth, it needs regular watering, but it also tolerates short periods of drought.

Terrain

It can grow in a variety of soil environments, with different composition and varying acidity values, but prefers well-drained soils.

Durability

It is resistant to adverse weather conditions and withstands frost and low temperatures from -5 to -10°C.

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