{"product_id":"caryopteris-x-clandonensis-hint-of-gold","title":"Caryopteris x. clandonensis Hint of Gold","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBluebeard\u003cbr data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"31\"\u003eBlue Mist Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eCaryopteris x clandonensis ‘Hint of Gold’ is a compact deciduous shrub grown for its glowing golden foliage and masses of rich blue flowers that appear from late summer into autumn. The bright yellow to lime-gold leaves bring standout colour through the warmer months, while the soft, fluffy flower clusters provide a striking contrast and are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. This variety forms a neat, bushy mound, making it an excellent choice for borders, cottage-style plantings, pollinator gardens, low informal hedging, and feature pots. In Melbourne, it performs best in a sunny position with well-drained soil and benefits from a light prune in late winter to encourage fresh growth and strong flowering. Once established it is reasonably hardy and copes well with dry periods, though it will look its best with occasional deep watering during extended heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e• Shrub - Small\u003cbr data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e• Shrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e• Height: 0.8–1 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e• Width: 0.8–1 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e• Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e• Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e• Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e• Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e• Rich blue\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e• Violet-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e• Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e• Scented flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e• Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e• Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e• Aromatic foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e• Deciduous\u003cbr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e• Suitable for informal hedging\u003cbr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e• Suitable for pollinator gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eNot considered toxic to pets. 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