Blue Mist Spirea Care

These spireas thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 8. When your Blue Mist spirea is young, you need to water it on a regular schedule. Once the roots have been established in the soil, they can become very tolerant of droughts. However, you should provide supplemental water during those long dry spells.

Blue spirea blooms on new growth. This means you should do most of your pruning either in winter or at the beginning of spring before the onset of new growth. In mild coastal areas, where blue spirea will last the winter without dying to the ground, it's better to prune in late winter to avoid pruning early shoots in spring. Pruning a blue spirea yearly will encourage full, bushy growth for the season.

“Blue Mist” spirea doesn't require fertilization or soil amendments such as compost. Overly rich soil can damage the shrub.

Soil Type Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil Soil Moisture Waterwise

Item Package Size, Plant - 5" Deep Pot.

The Blue Mist spirea (Caryopteris x clandonensis) is a deciduous, perennial shrub that grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet in most areas but has been known to grow taller in certain environments. The opposite, gray-green, lance-shaped leaves are serrated along the margins and often fragrant.

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