The bluest of all Caryopteris - GRAND BLEU® has been a STAR shrub for nearly 15 years.
GRAND BLEU ® is a dense, bushy rounded shrub. Its growth is regular. It is suitable for container growing.
Its abundant and late flowering spreads from August to October. The flowers have long stamens and are of a remarkable deep dark blue, which is highlighted by the bright, dark green characteristic foliage. Like all Caryopteris, the foliage gives off a turpentine smell when touched.
GRAND BLEU ® attracts attention, when it is associated with shrubs or brightly coloured perennials. It is very suitable for planting in large quantities in public spaces, or as a sole shrub in gardens of moderate size.
Trophies:
Bronze medal at PLANTARIUM 2007 (Boskoop - Netherlands)
Caryopteris x clandonensis GRAND BLEU® 'Inoveris'
The bluest of all Caryopteris - GRAND BLEU® has been a STAR shrub for nearly 15 years.
GRAND BLEU ® is a dense, bushy rounded shrub. Its growth is regular. It is suitable for container growing.
Its abundant and late flowering spreads from August to October. The flowers have long stamens and are of a remarkable deep dark blue, which is highlighted by the bright, dark green characteristic foliage. Like all Caryopteris, the foliage gives off a turpentine smell when touched.
GRAND BLEU ® attracts attention, when it is associated with shrubs or brightly coloured perennials. It is very suitable for planting in large quantities in public spaces, or as a sole shrub in gardens of moderate size.
Trophies:
Bronze medal at PLANTARIUM 2007 (Boskoop - Netherlands)
sunny
hardy (-15°C)
deciduous
scented leafs
autumn
Plant details
- Position
- sunny
- Hardiness
- hardy (-15°C)
- Foliage
- deciduous
- Scent
- scented leafs
- Flowering period
- 08 - 10
- Flowering colour
- blue
Selected by :
INRAE / SAPHINOV
PBR / European PBR :
EU 7296
Protection :
European P.B.R - Protected variety, propagation without license is strictly forbidden
Licensed propagators
(wholesale)
(wholesale)
Garden Tips
Use :
GRAND BLEU® is ideally suited for small spaces, containers and balconies.
Type of soil :
Hardy and very tolerant of different soils as long as they are well-drained.
Care :
Prune hard at the end of the winter.