Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'

Bluebeard

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' - All dark green leaves exhibit irregular, showy white margins. Late season deep blue flowers, mops, erupt all about the rounded crown of the shrub. Exceptional in the sun-drenched border, at the fore in a perennial garden, a staccato repetition in a long foundation planting 'Snow Fairy' be sure to plant in well-drained conditions. Caryopteris divaricata is deer resistant but bee and butterfly attracting. This beautiful selection was made in Japan but the species hails from the Himalayas. Northern gardeners should consider planting only in spring. Established potted shrub from cutting.


Height:

24 in

Spread:

24 in

Colors:

Deep Blue

Zone:

(5)6 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer

Nature Attraction

  • Butterflies
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Border
  • Drought Tolerant

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Average
  • Draining

Origins

  • Garden Origin
  • Japan

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown