Caryopteris 'First Choice'

[ height 30-36 in., flower deep inky blue, sun, shrub ]

BLUE MIST FLOWER These woody plants will prosper for years in loose soil. Each year they grow up from the base to form mounded shrubs with pleasantly scented leaves, stems and flowers. Long lasting flowers that almost encircle the stems are borne from the axils of the silvery leaves. Plants should be cut back in late winter. Caryopteris ‘First Choice’- Compact dense shrubs with deep inky blue flowers and dark green foliage.  Blooms earlier than most other cultivars beginning mid summer through autumn.