Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Lisaura' PP 20,608 (Hint of Gold False Blue Spirea)

SunZone: 6-9, guessing 36" tall Origin: Hybrid

NEW! Caryopteris 'Lisaura' is the latest superb introduction from UK nurseryman Peter Catt. This hybrid of C. x clandonensis backcrossed to C. incana has turned out to be the most heat-tolerant of the gold-leaf caryopteris we have trialed. The 1.5"+ wide leaves emerge golden and age to a chartreuse gold, which allows the plant to maintain its vigor. Our 3-year-old deer-resistant clump is 3' tall x 4' wide. The clusters of axillary blue-lavender flowers adorn the terminal growth from summer until fall, nicely accenting the golden foliage. In 2007, Caryopteris 'Lisaura' was awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)