Caryopteris clandonensis 'First Choice' is a fetching shrub, bearing eye-catching 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. The blooms are attractive to pollinators.
Grow Caryopteris clandonensis 'First Choice' in well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun. Prune plants hard after flowering to enjoy the best possible display the following spring.
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Caryopteris ‘First choice’ and wildlife
Caryopteris ‘First choice’ is known for attracting bees 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 not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Caryopteris ‘First choice’ poisonous?
Caryopteris ‘First choice’ has no toxic effects reported.
