{"product_id":"caryopteris-grand-bleu","title":"Caryopteris ‘Grand Bleu’","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eCaryopteris ‘Grand Bleu’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eCaryopteris ‘Grand Bleu’ is a striking deciduous shrub known for its rich, deep blue flowers and attractive silvery-green foliage. This compact cultivar delivers a bold pop of colour from late summer into autumn, a time when many other plants are beginning to fade. The aromatic leaves and nectar-rich blooms make it a magnet for bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to the garden. Ideal for Melbourne gardens, ‘Grand Bleu’ performs best in full sun with well-drained soil, showing good drought tolerance once established. Its tidy, mounded growth habit makes it a versatile addition to mixed borders, gravel gardens, or as a low informal hedge. With minimal maintenance required beyond a hard prune in late winter or early spring, this reliable bloomer is perfect for adding seasonal interest and pollinator appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eShrub - Small\u003cbr data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eHeight: 80–100 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eWidth: 80–100 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eDeep blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eViolet-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eAromatic Foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003ePollinator Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eNon-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1470\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eLavender\u003cbr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eSedum\u003cbr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eEchinacea\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003cbr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003ePerovskia atriplicifolia\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eGaillardia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1470\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePlant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.\u003cbr\u003ePGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. \u003cbr\u003eVisit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"P.G.A.","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47470262747301,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Caryopteris_GrandBleu.jpg?v=1770245440","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/caryopteris-grand-bleu","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}