{"product_id":"hint-of-gold-bluebeard-caryopteris-x-clandonensis-hint-of-gold","title":"Hint of Gold Bluebeard - Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHint of Gold Bluebeard (\u003cem\u003eCaryopteris x clandonensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hint of Gold') is a compact, bushy deciduous shrub about 1m tall and wide that sets vibrant lime-gold leaves against deep blue, fluffy flowers from summer to autumn. That contrast is the whole appeal: foliage that glows in the sun, with flowers sitting against it like blue pompoms. It is hardy, tidy and small enough for a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold leaves, blue flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A lime-gold leaf with deep blue flowers is a rare pairing in one shrub, and it lights up a corner from spring to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate season flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms open from summer and carry through autumn, when many shrubs have finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall and wide it suits small gardens, narrow borders and large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is rated to about -5C once established. In cold climates it drops its leaves and reshoots in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoved by pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue flowers draw bees and butterflies into the garden late in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for a loose, flowering hedge about 1m high. The shrubs just meet as they mature, and a trim after flowering keeps the line neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and mixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold foliage brightens the middle of a border, and the blue flowers pair well with pink, white and silver plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatios and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fits a pot at least 40cm wide, giving a seasonal feature beside a door or on a terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hint of Gold Bluebeard in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the brightest gold foliage; in part shade the leaves turn greener. It is frost hardy to about -5C once established and suits temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In cold climates it loses its leaves in winter, so expect a bare shrub until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil will do. Avoid sites where water sits in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, and again during extended hot, dry periods. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to keep the growth dense, shape the plant and encourage new flowering shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Hint of Gold Bluebeard as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it is the economical way to plant a hedge. The potted packs arrive with more leaf already made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube comes from our grower and is not always in stock. When it shows as sold out, the grower has none right now, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eDeciduous shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/alternative-hedging-plants\"\u003eAlternative hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Hint of Gold Bluebeard lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cold climates, yes. It drops its leaves in winter and reshoots in spring, and the plant stays frost hardy to about -5C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it keep its gold colour in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf colour is best in full sun. In part shade the foliage turns greener, though the plant still grows and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune after flowering to maintain dense growth and encourage new flowering shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom summer into autumn, with deep blue, fluffy flower clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790233534783,"sku":"CAR-CLA-HINTOF-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790233600319,"sku":"CAR-CLA-HINTOF-140MM-P10","price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/hint-of-gold-bluebeard-caryopteris-x-clandonensis-hint-of-gold.jpg?v=1792197075","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/hint-of-gold-bluebeard-caryopteris-x-clandonensis-hint-of-gold","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}