Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight' is a fetching shrub, bearing eye-catching deep blue flowers in autumn. It forms a mound of slightly toothed, grey-green leaves with silver hairs on the undersides. It's perfect for growing in containers or towards the front of a sunny border. Its flowers are a magnet for bees.
Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight' in well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun. Prune plants hard after flowering to enjoy the best show of flowers the following spring.
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Caryopteris ‘Dark knight’ and wildlife
Caryopteris ‘Dark knight’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Caryopteris ‘Dark knight’ poisonous?
Caryopteris ‘Dark knight’ has no toxic effects reported.
