Bluebeard is a compact, rounded shrub with fragrant blue flowers that provide nectar in late summer and early autumn.
- Height
- 60–92 cm / 2–3 ft
- Spread
- 60–92 cm / 2–3 ft
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Flowering
- Summer
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 6a–9b
Planting
Use full sun and loose, well-drained soil. Plant in small groups along a border or as a low hedge, allowing the airy stems to keep their natural rounded outline.
Care
Cut back in late winter and remove dead stems; flowers develop on new growth. Avoid excessive fertiliser, which encourages weak, lanky growth.
Before planting: Stems may die back in colder climates. Poor drainage can cause crown rot.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Bluebeard: Photo by Andrey Zharkikh · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Fireball' hibiscus: Cathy DeWitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Henry's Garnet' Virginia sweetspire: Wouter Hagens · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Adam's needle yucca: Carl Lewis · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.