Caryopteris incana
Bluebeard is a beloved compact shrub blooming in brilliant blue-purple in late summer and fall, highly attractive to pollinators and completely drought-tolerant.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Caryopteris incana, commonly known as ‘bluebeard’, is a deciduous perennial shrub from the Lamiaceae family, appreciated for its silvery-green foliage and late-season clusters of deep blue flowers. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate fertility, showing excellent drought tolerance and attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Reliable propagation begins with fresh sticking of cuttings in well-drained media; consistent warmth and moisture encourage strong rooting and uniform early growth.
Caryopteris incana is ideal for mixed borders, water-wise landscapes, and late-summer color, offering structure, fragrance, and resilience in challenging conditions.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Caryopteris incana Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Caryopteris incana series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Perennials |
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| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Caryopteris incana, part of the Lamiaceae family, is known for its aromatic, silvery-green foliage and late-season blue flower clusters. This deciduous shrub thrives in full sun, well-drained, average soil. With excellent drought tolerance and deer resistance, Caryopteris incana blooms from late summer into fall, making it a favorite for pollinator gardens, shrub borders, and dry landscapes that need essential late-season color. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Establish early at 65-68°F (18-20°C) to bulk. If bulking for spring sales, many varieties benefit from dropping temperatures to 40-50°F (4-10°C) for vernalization. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 1.0-1.5, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow media to dry moderately between waterings to encourage deep root systems. Fungicide drench recommended at transplant. |
| Growth Habit | Upright / Shrubby |
| PGR Requirements | Moderate |
| Recommended Formats | Gallons, Landscape |
| Flowering Season | Late Summer to Autumn |
Commercial Caryopteris incana Series Overview
Danziger offers a specialized Caryopteris incana lineup, with each series bred for specific growth habits and production goals. Danziger offers different series within this crop:
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PAVILION™ series
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