Caryopteris Petit Bleu

Petit Bleu Caryopteris

A compact, late-season flowering shrub selected for its tidy habit and rich violet-blue flowers that appear in late summer into early fall. Aromatic gray-green foliage provides soft texture and contrast, while the smaller stature makes ‘Petit Bleu’ ideal for tight spaces and front-of-border use. Blooms on new wood and is highly attractive to pollinators.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Deciduous shrub



Form: Compact, rounded



Mature Width: 2–3 ft



Mature Height: 2–3 ft



Flower Color: Violet-blue



Foliage Color: Gray-green, aromatic




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 5a–9b



Light: Full sun (best flowering and compact form)



Soil: Average to dry, well-drained soils



Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established



Maintenance: Low; cut back hard in early spring (flowers on new wood)




Landscape Uses
Front of shrub borders, perennial-style plantings, pollinator gardens, containers, and mass plantings where a small, late-blooming accent is needed.


Care Tips


Prune to 6–12 in in early spring to refresh growth



Avoid wet winter soils



Performs best in hot, sunny locations

Plant type

Flowering Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

2-3'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Dark Blue

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained, Normal

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Oval/Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No