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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Caryopteris clandonensis 'Sterling Silver' is an eye-catching shrub, bearing silvery blue-green foliage and deep blue late-summer flowers. It's perfect for growing as a focal point in a patio container, or towards the front of a sunny border. The blooms are attractive to pollinators.

Grow Caryopteris clandonensis 'Sterling Silver' in well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun. Prune plants hard after flowering to enjoy the best possible display the following year.

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Caryopteris ‘Sterling silver’ and wildlife

Caryopteris ‘Sterling silver’ 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 ‘Sterling silver’ poisonous?

Caryopteris ‘Sterling silver’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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