Caryopteris  Pagoda Florist Type Cut Flower
Caryopteris Incana
 
Caryopteris Pagoda, scientific name Caryopteris incana, common name Bluebeard.
This new modern hi-end caryopteris  ' Pagoda Ocean ' is a perennial plant in shades of dark blue/ purple florets, therefore the grower can expect several cycles of flowers throughout the year.
 
The flowers have long shelf-life with long lasting green and vivid foliage and long firm stems.
Impressive resistance to high temperatures. Height 32-36"
 
Excellent Specialty cut flower
 
Details :
 
Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
Site: Full sun/Partial shade
Height: 32-36"
Sow: 1/4" deep
Plant spacing : 12-24"
Pinch when 6" tall
Approx seeds per packet:50
 
 
How to grow:
Sowing:Transplant (recommended)  
Sow 7-9 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4" deep into a seed starting mix. Begins taproot growth upon germination. Do not allow to become pot bound at any time as plants will deteriorate rapidly. Transplant into larger cell packs or 3-4" pots 3-5 weeks after sowing. Harden off and transplant outdoors after the last frost.
Direct seed - Can be direct sown in the fall or spring.
 
 
Growing tips:

Soil: All types of drained soils, light soil preferable
Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Spacing: 1 square foot per plant, 3 gallon or above if grow in the pot. 
Pinch above 3-4 pairs of leaves about 3-9 weeks after transplanting.
After harvest plants are pruned at a height of 3-5" to achieve a second flowering flush.
When new shoots emerge, thinning out is required (6-8 stems per plant in order to achieve qualitative yield.
 
Harvest: Cut fresh flowers when 1/2 to 2/3 of flowers are open.
 
Vase life: 7-14 days