Bluebeard

Bluebeard Heavenly Blue is a charming smaller shrub that will prolong the summer atmosphere of your garden deep into autumn. The original species of this shrub come from the dry and warm regions of East Asia, which is why it enjoys full sun and well-drained, sandy or loamy soil the most here too. It tolerates drought and heat excellently, so it fits perfectly into steppe and Mediterranean-style plantings. It forms compact small shrubs reaching a height of around one meter. It is adorned with fragrant gray-green leaves and shoots, which in themselves bring an interesting texture to flowerbeds. During August and September, it then blooms with striking blue flowers clustered in dense panicles. These are a literal magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It is an exceptionally resilient plant that even complete beginners can manage to grow. It does not suffer from any diseases or pests and easily handles frosts down to -23 °C. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you simply need to transplant straight into your chosen spot. Bluebeard Heavenly Blue is also an excellent choice for florists. It is suitable for cutting into summer and autumn bouquets, where its blue flowers will stand out beautifully. If you do not harvest the flowers, the shrub remains ornamental even after fading, thanks to its decorative seed heads, which create a beautiful winter effect in the flowerbed.

Bluebeard Kew Blue is an exceptionally attractive shrub that will bring the atmosphere of the sun-drenched Mediterranean to your garden. It naturally grows in dry and warm habitats, which is why it will appreciate full sun and well-drained, even loamy or sandy soil here too. As soon as you transplant the seedling into the flowerbed, it quickly establishes itself and requires almost no care. It easily handles summer droughts and winters without problems in frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. It does not suffer from diseases or pests, so even beginners can easily handle growing it. It forms compact small shrubs growing to a height of around one meter. They are adorned with gray-green leaves that emit a pleasant spicy scent when rubbed. During August and September, rich panicles of tiny flowers in a deep blue color appear, which is very typical for the Kew Blue cultivar. The flowers are a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, providing them with valuable food. It will fit perfectly into drought-tolerant flowerbeds. You can also use the fragrant shoots for cutting into summer bouquets. The shrub remains ornamental even after fading, when its dried seed heads covered in frost create a wonderful winter effect.

Caryopteris clandonensis is an undemanding smaller shrub that will bring a summer mood to your garden and maintain it until autumn. The original species come from East Asia, where they grow in sunny and drier places. Therefore, here it will appreciate full sun and well-drained, even sandy soil. It handles drought excellently and loves warmth. From August to September, it blooms with dense panicles of blue flowers that smell pleasant and act as an attraction for pollinators. It is a problem-free plant, does not suffer from diseases, and can withstand frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. The 'Sterling Silver' cultivar stands out with its silvery gray-green leaves. It will perfectly fit into Mediterranean-style drought-tolerant beds. You will receive a mature potted seedling from us, which you just need to transplant outdoors. The blue flowers are suitable for cutting into bouquets. The shrub does not lose its ornamental function even after blooming; you can use the dried seed heads for floristic purposes, and they create a nice winter effect in the flowerbed.

Bluebeard 'Stephi' will bring a summer mood to your garden that lasts until late autumn. This smaller shrub is derived from species originally growing on the sunny and dry slopes of East Asia. Therefore, even in our conditions, it thoroughly enjoys full sun, heat, and excellently drained sandy-loam soil. It easily handles drought and does not suffer from diseases or pests. From August to September, it forms dense panicles of flowers, which in the 'Stephi' cultivar have an unusual light pink color. This creates a delicate contrast with the fragrant grayish-green leaves. During bloom, the shrub is besieged by bees and butterflies, for whom it provides valuable late pasture. It perfectly fits into gravel and Mediterranean-style beds. You will receive a mature seedling in a pot from us, which you can simply transplant outside. Even beginners can easily manage its care. The twigs are suitable for cutting for vases, and the ornamental seed heads decorate the garden or dried arrangements even during winter.

Small shrubs with fragrant gray-silver shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere well into autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves heat. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Pagoda Dark pink is an interspecific hybrid appreciated by florists for its perfectly long and straight stems, striking rich pink flower color.

Small shrubs with fragrant gray-silver shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere well into autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves heat. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Pagoda Ocean is an interspecific hybrid appreciated by florists for its perfectly long and straight stems, striking rich dark blue flower color.

Small bushes with fragrant grey-silver shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored small flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can induce a summer atmosphere long into autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves heat. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. 'Pagoda Blush' is an interspecific hybrid appreciated by florists for its perfectly long and straight stems, gently light pink flower color.

Small shrubs with fragrant gray-silver shoots and leaves. Strikingly colored flowers are clustered in dense panicles. In the garden, it can evoke a summer atmosphere well into autumn. It tolerates drought very well and loves heat. It fits perfectly into Mediterranean-style plantings. It is popular with bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Pagoda Lagoon is an interspecific hybrid appreciated by florists for its perfectly long and straight stems, striking rich blue flower color.

Bluebeard Dark Knight brings a deep blue color to the garden just as most summer perennials are slowly finishing their bloom. This deciduous subshrub, created by crossing species native to East Asia, loves full sun and well-draining, even sandy soil. It tolerates drought and scorching heat excellently, so it is suitable for gravel beds or sunny slopes. The entire plant is strongly aromatic and when the leaves are rubbed, it releases a spicy scent reminiscent of resin and lavender. The Dark Knight cultivar stands out with particularly dark, indigo-purple flowers that create a beautiful contrast with the silvery-green leaves. Thanks to its late blooming time in August and September, it acts as a significant magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, providing them with valuable food before the approaching winter. It is advisable to leave the faded inflorescences on the plant over the winter, not only for their ornamental effect but also as root protection; the cutback is performed only in the spring. The sturdy stems with flowers can also be used for cutting into fresh bouquets, where they stay fresh for several days.

Bluebeard Hint of Gold will brighten up the garden at a time when most perennials are already finishing their bloom. This deciduous subshrub is valued primarily for the unconventional coloring of its leaves, which sprout in bright yellow tones and gradually transition into a soft yellow-green. This creates a perfect and fresh contrast to the deep blue-purple flowers that appear on the plant from August to October. The whole plant is strongly aromatic and upon touch releases a pleasant spicy scent that reminds one of a mix of herbs, conifer needles, and resin. Thanks to its compact growth around 60 to 90 centimeters, it perfectly fits into lower shrub groups or as a specimen plant in perennial beds, where it is guaranteed to draw attention to itself. The original species of bluebeard come from the dry and sunny steppe regions of East Asia, which predestines their requirements in our gardens as well. They require full sun and very well-draining, even stony or sandy soil, as they do not tolerate waterlogging, especially in the winter months. Hint of Gold is frost-resistant, yet it is advisable to cover its roots slightly with conifer branches for the winter. In the spring, a deeper cutback is needed, which will promote the bush's density and an abundant set of flowers on new shoots. The flowers are literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators, representing a valuable source of nectar in late summer. The twigs can also be used for cutting into a vase, where they will spice up any autumn bouquet with their scent and the unconventional color combination of leaf and flower.